5^th March 2024

James Halstead PLC (The "Company")

Appointment of Senior Independent Director

As previously communicated, James Halstead plc (AIM: JHD), a leading manufacturer and international distributor of commercial floor coverings, announces that Stephen Hall, who served as the Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Remuneration Committees, retired from the Board of James Halstead plc on 1 March 2024. 

Following his departure, the following changes have been made to the Board's sub-committees:

·    Mr Russell Whiting, who has served as a non-executive director since December 2017, is appointed as the Senior Independent Director. Mr Whiting will continue to serve as a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

·    Mr Anthony Wild, the non-executive chairman, is appointed as the Nomination Committee Chair. Mr Wild will continue to serve as a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.     

·    Mrs Deborah Harrison, a non-executive director, is appointed as the Audit Committee Chair and as a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

·    Mr Michael Halstead, a non-executive director, is appointed as the Remuneration Committee Chair. Mr Halstead will continue to serve as a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees.

James Halstead's Chief Executive, Mark Halstead said: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Stephen for his support and contributions to James Halstead plc during his time as a non-executive director. I also look forward to continuing to work with Russell in his new capacity as the Senior Independent Director."