20 August 2024

Hays plc

COMPANY SECRETARY CHANGE

The Board of Hays plc today announces that Doug Evans will retire as Company Secretary with effect from 26 August 2024, having served the Company for over 11 years. The Directors wish to express their appreciation for the significant contribution made by Doug during his tenure as General Counsel & Company Secretary.

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Ford as General Counsel from 12 August 2024 and as Company Secretary with effect from 26 August 2024. Rachel is an experienced lawyer and company secretary and has worked both in private practice and in-house with several large and complex organisations. She joins us from Gatwick Airport where she was General Counsel & Company Secretary. Rachel's previous roles include Head of Group Legal and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Capita plc.

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