Crest Nicholson Holdings plc

(the 'Company', 'Group' or 'Crest Nicholson')

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Crest Nicholson announces that having served almost nine years on the Board, Louise Hardy intends to step down at the Annual General Meeting in March 2027. 

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Aidan de Brunner as Independent Non-Executive Director on 1 October 2026. Aidan will also join the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Aidan brings broad board experience across listed, private and investor-backed businesses, with particular expertise in governance, funding, capital allocation and strategic development. His experience advising businesses and supporting companies through periods of significant change gives him a practical perspective on strategy, risk, performance and long-term value creation. Aidan is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at Thames Water and Videndum plc.

Iain Ferguson, Chairman, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Aidan to the Board. Aidan brings a breadth of experience across a number of disciplines and will complement the range of skills and experience on the Board.  We very much look forward to working with him.

We would also like to thank Louise for her valuable contribution to the Company during her tenure on the Board and wish her all the best for the future."

The Company confirms that there are no other matters requiring disclosure pursuant to LR 9.6.13R (1) to (6) in respect of the appointment.

For further information, please contact:

Crest Nicholson

Jenny Matthews Head of Investor Relations                                +44 (0)7557 842720

Teneo

James Macey White                                                                     +44 (0)20 7353 4200