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RNS Number : 4775V  SSP Group PLC  05 March 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 March
2026
LEI: 213800QGNIWTXFMENJ24

 

CHAIR APPOINTMENT

 

SSP Group plc ("SSP"), a leading operator of restaurants, bars, cafes and
other food and beverage outlets in travel locations across 38 countries, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Martin as Chair of the Board,
with effect from 1 June 2026. Following his appointment, Andrew will also
assume the role of Chair of the Nomination Committee.

Andrew succeeds Carolyn Bradley, who has served as Interim Chair since the AGM
on 23 January 2026. Carolyn will remain on the Board as Senior Independent
Director.

Andrew has extensive experience across the global consumer, travel,
hospitality and support services sectors. He is currently Chair of Intertek
Group plc, a FTSE 100 company, and is stepping down at the end of May 2026
after more than five years in his current role and ten years in total as a
Non-Executive Director. He was previously Chair of Hays plc, and has also
served as a Non‑Executive Director of easyJet plc and John Lewis Partnership
plc, where he chaired the Audit and Risk Committee.

Andrew held Board-level executive roles at Compass Group plc from 2004 to
2015, including Group Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Japan, and Group
Finance Director. Prior to that, he was Group Finance Director of First Choice
Holidays plc (now part of the TUI Group). Andrew is a Chartered Accountant.

Carolyn Bradley, Interim Chair, said:

"After a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process, I am
delighted to welcome Andrew as Chair Designate of SSP. He brings extensive
experience in finance, execution, governance and corporate stewardship, along
with a proven track record of Board leadership. He also has deep sector
knowledge underpinned by his tenure at Compass. The Board believes his
expertise will be invaluable as we pursue opportunities to accelerate
performance and create shareholder value. I look forward to working closely
with him in my continuing role as Senior Independent Director."

Andrew Martin, Chair designate, said:

"I am delighted to be joining the Board of SSP as Chair. The company operates
in an attractive industry and has a strong business model with clear
opportunities for value creation. I look forward to working with the Board,
Patrick and the broader leadership team to drive strong execution of the
'Focus26' agenda and to help shape strategy to deliver strengthened value for
shareholders and other stakeholders."

This announcement is made in accordance with the UK Listing Rules. In
accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.8R, the Company confirms that there is no
information to be disclosed under Listing Rule 6.4.8R other than as set out in
this announcement.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Fiona Scattergood, General Counsel & Company Secretary, SSP Group
plc

 

Investor and analyst enquiries:

Sarah Roff, Group Head of Investor Relations, SSP Group plc

+44 (0) 7980 636 214

E-mail: sarah.roff@ssp-intl.com (mailto:sarah.roff@ssp-intl.com)

 

Media enquiries

Rob Greening / Russ Lynch, Sodali & Co

+44 (0) 207 250 1446

E-mail: ssp@sodali.com (mailto:ssp@sodali.com)

 

 

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