GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

£345,000,000 4.75 per cent Secured Bonds due 2042 (ISIN Number XS0842152281)

4th October 2023

Great Places Housing Group Limited today announce that Mike Gerrard has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is expected to join in the new year.

Mike is currently Chief Financial Officer at Onward Homes Limited. Mike has extensive experience in the not for profit and private sectors, and over the past 15 years has held a number of senior finance roles in the housing sector including Group Director of Resources at The Barnet Group, and Director of Resources at Willow Park Housing Trust.

As previously announced, Phil Elvy, Great Places' current Executive Director of Finance will retire in early 2024 after ensuring a thorough transition of his responsibilities.

Matthew Harrison, Chief Executive Officer commented:

" I am delighted to welcome Mike to Great Places. He brings a wealth of finance experience from comparable customer centric organisations. I'm certain that his expertise will be crucial in helping to drive forward Great Places to deliver our vision of creating great homes and communities.

"I would also like to thank Phil for his significant contribution to Great Places' success over the last 17 years, and wish him all the best for his retirement."