9 November 2021

James Cropper Plc

(the "Company")

Directorate changes

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Miles and Martin Court as Non-Executive Directors, with effect from 9 November 2021.

Sarah has a strong track record in a number of Executive Director roles. She is currently the CEO of Feelunique.com and has held Executive roles in Amazon and Diageo. As a Non-Executive Director, she brings a wealth of commercial experience to support the Group's growth plans. Sarah will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations committees.

Martin has a strong track record as both an Executive and Non-Executive Director in listed and private companies. He is currently an Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer of Victrex plc, a FTSE 250 global chemicals business, and his Directorships include a Non-Executive Director role for Surface Generation Ltd, by virtue of Victrex's shareholding. His commercial and innovation experience, both in the UK and overseas will support the Group's growth plans. Martin will join the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Andrew Hosty is stepping down from the Board in November after serving as a Non-Executive Director. The Board would like to thank Andrew for his commitment and advice during his tenure and wish him well for the future.

Mark Cropper, Chairman of James Cropper plc, commented:

"I would like to thank Andrew for his support over the last three years and wish him well for the future. I am delighted to welcome Sarah and Martin to James Cropper plc. The appointments and their experience will continue to strengthen the capabilities of the Board and help support the growth plans of the Group."

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Sarah Miles, aged 49, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:

Sarah Miles currently has no shareholding within the Company.

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Martin Court, aged 60, holds or has held in the past 5 years the following directorships and partnerships:

*denotes Victrex wholly owned subsidiary company

Martin Court currently has no shareholding within the Company.

There is no further information required to be disclosed in respect of the above appointment pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

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