Chapel Down Group Plc

('CDG' or 'the Company')

EPIC: CDGP

CEO Appointment

Further to the announcement on 13 December 2024, Chapel Down is pleased to announce the formal appointment of James Pennefather as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director, with immediate effect.

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About Chapel Down:

Chapel Down (AIM: CDGP) is England's leading and largest winemaker and the power brand of English wine, the world's newest international wine region. From its home in Kent in the heart of the Garden of England, Chapel Down produces a range of sparking and still wines which consistently win prestigious international awards for their quality. Chapel Down has over 1,000 acres of vineyards, of which 750 acres are fully productive.

Chapel Down's status as the most recognised English wine brand is supported by its partnerships with flagship sporting and cultural events including Ascot, The Boat Race and Pub in the Park, and Chapel Down is the 'Official Sparkling Wine' of the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Chapel Down is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM and has over 10,000 retail investors who enjoy discounts on Chapel Down's wines, tours and tastings at the brand's home at Tenterden in Kent, which each year attracts c60,000 visitors.

Chapel Down is strongly committed to growing its business in balance with the environment and sustainability is a strong, ongoing focus. The company is a founding member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain and practises sustainable viticulture.

Regulatory Disclosures

The following information regarding the appointment of James Richard Somerset Pennefather (aged 50) is disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in respect of James Pennefather under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.