BALFOUR BEATTY APPOINTS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

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BALFOUR BEATTY APPOINTS MELODY MEYER AND SANDRA STASH AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces the appointment of Melody Meyer and Sandra (Sandy) Stash as Non-Executive Directors of the Company and members of the Remuneration Committee, with effect from 13 July 2026.

Melody Meyer

Melody brings extensive international board and executive experience across complex, capital intensive and safety critical industries. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Public Policy & Sustainability Committee and member of the Audit Committee of AbbVie Inc and as a Non-Executive Director of Airswift Parent LLC.  She previously served as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of NOV Inc. and of BP plc, where she chaired the Safety and Sustainability Committee and was a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Prior to her non-executive positions, Melody had a distinguished 37-year executive career with Chevron, culminating in her role as President of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration & Production, where she was responsible for large-scale international operations, major capital projects and a workforce of over 11,000 employees across multiple jurisdictions.

Commenting on her appointment, Melody Meyer said: "I am delighted to be joining the Board of Balfour Beatty at an exciting time for the Group. I look forward to working with my fellow Directors to support the delivery of its strategy and continued focus on operational excellence, sustainability and long-term value creation."

Sandy Stash

Sandy is a highly experienced international Non-Executive Director with a strong track record across infrastructure, energy and capital-intensive industries. She currently serves on the boards of ACWA Power and Trans Mountain Company, where share chairs the Operations and HSE Committee, and has previously held Non-Executive Director roles at Diversified Energy Company plc, where she was Senior Independent Director, EVRAZ plc, Medallion Midstream, Lucid Energy, and Chaarat Gold.

Sandy's executive career spans over four decades in the global energy sector, including senior leadership roles at Tullow Oil including Executive Vice President, Safety, Operations and Engineering, Talisman Energy and BP America. She has deep expertise in operational excellence, engineering, safety-critical environments, risk management and the delivery of large-scale, complex projects across international markets.

Commenting on her appointment, Sandy Stash said: " I am pleased to be joining Balfour Beatty's Board to contribute to a business with a strong track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects globally. I look forward to supporting the Group's continued focus on safety, performance and sustainable profitable growth."

Lord Charles Allen of Kensington, CBE and Chair of Balfour Beatty said: " I am delighted to welcome Melody and Sandy to the Board of Balfour Beatty. They bring significant international experience and strong track records in major projects, safety critical delivery, operational performance, risk and governance.

"Both are based in the US, and their appointments will further strengthen and balance the Board, particularly as we continue to grow our US business to support the Group's profitable growth strategy."

"Melody's extensive experience in global energy companies and major capital programmes, combined with her insight into strategy, sustainability and technology, will be invaluable to the Group.

"Sandy's breadth of experience across complex, regulated and safety-critical environments, together with her strong track record in overseeing operational performance and risk, will further strengthen the Board's capability.

"I look forward to working with Melody and Sandy as we continue to execute our strategy, deliver critical infrastructure and create long-term value for all our stakeholders."

No further information is required to be disclosed under LR 6.4.6.

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Notes to editors:

·      Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group delivering the complex, critical infrastructure that keeps economies moving and communities connected.

·      With around 26,000 employees, we finance, develop, build, maintain and operate essential infrastructure across the UK, US and Asia, combining deep engineering and construction expertise with long-term investment capability.

·      For over one hundred years, we have delivered landmark projects around the world. Today, our teams are helping to deliver major programmes including Hinkley Point C, the UK's first new nuclear power station in a generation; the Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong, a world-class cultural venue at the heart of the West Kowloon Cultural District; and the Knox Street Development in Dallas, Texas, a major mixed-use scheme helping to reshape one of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods.

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