10 July 2026

Midwich Group plc

("Midwich" or the "Group")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Midwich Group plc (AIM: MIDW), a global specialist audio visual distributor to the trade market, announces the appointment of Kevin Quinn as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Kevin will join the Board with effect from 1 August 2026 and will succeed Andrew Herbert as Non-Executive Chair of the Group on that date following an orderly transition period.

Kevin has significant senior leadership, financial and board-level experience across business services, healthcare and professional services businesses. He was Chief Financial Officer of Berendsen plc for over 12 years until 2017 and was previously Chairman of Marlowe plc, Audit Committee Chair of Benchmark Holdings plc and Chairman of the Business Services Association. Earlier in his career, Kevin held senior finance roles at Amersham plc and was an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. His experience spans strategic transformation, financial leadership, governance and controls, and M&A and corporate development.

Stephen Fenby, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Kevin to the Board and look forward to working with him in the next phase of the Group's development. I would like to thank Andrew Herbert, who has provided the Board with astute guidance since our IPO in 2016, and has been a strong sounding board for the executive management team.  I wish him all the best for the future."

Kevin Quinn, Chair designate, commented:

"I am delighted to be joining Midwich Group as Chair. The Group has built a strong market position and has significant opportunities for continued growth. I look forward to working with the Board, Stephen and the wider management team to build on this momentum, strengthen the Group's market-leading position and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders."

Further information

In accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Kevin Quinn (aged 66 years) holds/has held the following directorships/partnerships in the last five years:

There are no other matters which are required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.

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About Midwich Group

Specialisation at scale.

Midwich Group is a network of businesses which partner with the world's leading technology companies to accelerate their growth. Selling into over 50 countries from 23 global locations, the Group specialises in audiovisual technology - whether in state-of-the-art meeting rooms or on a festival main stage, our solutions help the world connect, communicate, or experience wow moments.

Taking technology further.

With services ranging from product distribution to complex system design, focused marketing campaigns to flexible financing solutions, and showcase events to seed funding for startups, the Group's ever-expanding offering is designed to add value and solve its partners' biggest challenges.

This has enabled the Group to maintain strong relationships with global manufacturers and a diverse customer base of 24,000, including professional integrators, event production companies and IT resellers in sectors such as education, corporate, retail and live events.

Enabling tomorrow.

With over 1,700 employees across the UK and Ireland, EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America, the company is committed to being a responsible employer. The Group wants to do the right thing and actively works to limit its impact on the environment and communities and recognises the importance of giving back - find out more about our sustainability activities here. 

Help us go further, together.

For further information, please visit www.midwichgroupplc.com