19 July 2022

NCC Group plc (the "Company")

Lynn Fordham appointed independent non-executive director

NCC Group plc, (LSE: NCC, "NCC Group" or "the Company / Group"), a leading independent global cyber security and resilience adviser, announces the appointment of Lynn Fordham as an independent non-executive director.  Lynn joins the Board with effect from 1 September 2022.  Lynn will become a member of NCC Group's Audit, Cyber Security, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.

Lynn, a chartered accountant, was most recently Managing Partner of private investment firm Larchpoint Capital LLP, a position she held from 2017 to 2021. Prior to joining Larchpoint, Lynn was CEO of SVG Capital for eight years having previously served as CFO. Before that she held senior finance, risk and strategy positions at Barratt Developments, BAA, Boots, ED&F Man, BAT and Mobil Oil. She also served as a non-executive director on the board of Fuller, Smith & Turner for seven years until 2018, chairing its Audit Committee.  She was a Supervisory Board Member of Varo Energy BV  and is currently Chair of RMA-The Royal Marines Charity and a non-executive director and chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committees of Caledonia Investments plc, Dominos Pizza Group and Enfinium Limited. 

Lynn brings to the board extensive listed company, finance and private equity experience.

Chris Stone, Non-Executive Chair, said; "Lynn brings a wealth of business experience from her extensive executive and non-executive career across listed companies and private equity, all of which will be invaluable to NCC Group's future success.  I am delighted to welcome her to the Board."

Lynn Fordham was a director of Sole Realisation Company plc ("Sole Realisation"), formerly known an SVG Capital plc, until 28 June 2017 when Sole Realisation was placed into a solvent members voluntary liquidation. There are no further disclosures to be made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Lynn Fordham.