12 April 2023

Directorate Changes

Bytes Technology Group plc ("BTG" or "the Group"), one of the UK's leading software, security and cloud services specialists, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Mudd as an Executive Director, with effect from the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held in July 2023. Sam is currently the Managing Director ("MD") of Phoenix Software Limited ("Phoenix"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group, and she will continue in this role following her appointment to the BTG Board ("Board").

The Group also announces that after 23 years with the Group, David Maw will be stepping down as a non-executive director at the 2023 AGM.

Sam brings over 20 years' experience in leadership positions to the Board. She joined Phoenix in November 2003, having previously held senior roles at WordPerfect, Novell Inc., and Trustmarque Solutions. Sam became MD of Phoenix in 2014, overseeing a period of significant growth during which Phoenix has won numerous awards, including Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2021. In October 2020, Sam won the Women in Channel 'Industry Achievement Award' from IT reseller magazine CRN. Two years earlier, she was named '2018 Business Leader of the Year' at the Women in IT awards. Outside her work with the Group, Sam is a member of the Board of Trustees of Scarborough's Saint Catherine's Hospice.

Patrick De Smedt, BTG Chair, said: "On behalf of the Board and the wider Group, I wish to extend our sincere thanks to David for his invaluable contribution and counsel to the Group over many years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

"We are delighted to welcome Sam to the Board at such an exciting time for the Group. She brings a wealth of experience in technology and senior leadership that will complement and enhance the existing skills and experience of the Board. We are looking forward to her contribution and insight as we continue to deliver on our strategy and grow our business."

Sam Mudd said: "I am excited to be joining the Board of BTG, while continuing to steer Phoenix on its growth path. I am looking forward to supporting Neil, his team and the Board, as we work to deliver value to all of our stakeholders."

Pursuant to LR 9.6.13, no further information is required to be disclosed with respect to the appointment.

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Enquiries:

Bytes Technology Group

Neil Murphy, Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Holden, Chief Financial Officer

Tel: +44 (0)1372 418 500

Headland Consultancy
Stephen Malthouse
Henry Wallers
Jack Gault

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 4822
Email: bytes@headlandconsultancy.com

About Bytes Technology Group plc:

BTG is one of the UK's leading providers of IT software offerings and solutions, with a focus on cloud and security products. The Group enables effective and cost-efficient technology sourcing, adoption and management across software services, including in the areas of security and cloud. It aims to deliver the latest technology to a diverse and embedded non-consumer customer base and has a long track record of delivering strong financial performance.

The Company has a primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.