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RNS Number : 0966L  RWS Holdings PLC  11 December 2025

11 December 2025

RWS Holdings plc

Directorate Change

RWS Holdings plc ("RWS", the "Company"), a global AI solutions company, today
announces that Julie Southern, Chairman and David Clayton, Senior Independent
Director ("SID"), have informed the Board of their intention to step down as
Chairman and SID respectively and as directors of the Company .

During her tenure, Julie has overseen the strengthening of the Board with the
appointments of Paul Abbott and Graham Cooke which extended the Board to five
independent non-executive directors alongside appointing, and transitioning
to, new executive leadership and supporting the development of the Group's new
strategy.

With this strengthened Board in place, David Clayton has decided to step down
following his 16 years as a Board member of SDL and RWS.

Julie and David will step down with effect from 31 December 2025. Andrew Brode
and Gordon Stuart become interim Chairman and interim SID respectively, whilst
a search for a successor for Julie is undertaken. The outcome of that process
will be announced in due course.

Julie Southern, Chairman, said:

"Having joined the Board at a pivotal time in the Group's development, RWS now
has an exciting AI-led strategy in place, led by a new technology-focused CEO
and supported by a strengthened Board.  With these firm foundations in place,
it is a good time to hand the reins over to a new Chair as RWS embarks on its
next chapter."

Benjamin Faes, Chief Executive Officer, said:

"Our thanks go to Julie and David for their significant contributions to RWS,
including for their strong support and counsel during my first year as CEO and
at an important time for the Group.  Following the launch of our new strategy
in June, we now have our new organisational structure and strengthened
management team in place, supported by deep expertise across our Board, as we
execute on the growth plan which we have outlined in more detail today."

 

For further information, please contact:

 RWS Holdings plc

 Benjamin Faes, Chief Executive Officer                   01628 410100

 MHP (Financial PR Adviser)                               rws@mhpgroup.com (mailto:rws@mhpgroup.com)

 Katie Hunt / Eleni Menikou                               020 3128 8100

                                                          07884 494112
 Deutsche Numis (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker)

 Stuart Skinner / William Wickham                         020 7260 1000

 Berenberg (Joint Broker)

 Ben Wright / Toby Flaux / Mike Burke / Milo Bonser       020 3207 7800

About RWS:

RWS is a global AI solutions company empowering the world's most trusted
enterprise AI.

Our proprietary Cultural Intelligence Layer, powered by 250,000 data
specialists, cultural and language experts and deep domain professionals,
backed by 45+ patents, makes enterprise AI culturally fluent, contextually
accurate and secure, ensuring every interaction reflects a brand's tone,
context and customer values.

Through our Generate, Transform and Protect segments, we deliver intelligent
content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localisation and IP protection for
global growth. Trusted by 80+ of the world's top 100 brands, RWS provides the
confidence, governance and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely,
responsibly and at scale.

Headquartered in the UK, RWS is listed on AIM (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: www.rws.com
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