GALLIFORD TRY HOLDINGS PLC

17 May 2023

NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Galliford Try, one of the UK's leading construction groups, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Topham as a Non-executive Director.  The appointment will formally commence with effect from 1 June 2023.

Alison Wood, Chair, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Michael to Galliford Try as a Non-executive Director.  Michael's appointment will further strengthen our independence and the experience of the Board.  The Board looks forward to working with Michael."

On appointment Michael will also become a member of the audit, remuneration and nomination committees.

Michael Topham's Biography

Michael is Chief Executive Officer of leading UK sustainable waste management company, Biffa. He joined Biffa in 2010, was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2013, and subsequently became CEO in 2018.  In 2020 Michael oversaw the launch of Biffa's first sustainability strategy. Michael is a Chartered Accountant and Director of the Environmental Services Association (ESA).

There are no other disclosures required in respect of Michael Topham pursuant to Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Galliford Try

Bill Hocking, Chief Executive                                        01895 855001

Andrew Duxbury, Finance Director

Kevin Corbett, General Counsel & Company Secretary

Notes to Editors 

Galliford Try is a trading name of Galliford Try Holdings plc, a leading UK construction group listed on the London Stock Exchange. Operating as Galliford Try and Morrison Construction, the group carries out building and infrastructure projects with clients in the public, private and regulated sectors across the UK.