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Nichols plc announced the appointment of Alan Williams as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect on 11 March 2025. John Gittins, an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, will step down from the Board in August 2025, having served a nine-year term plus an additional year. Alan Williams will succeed John Gittins as Chair of the Audit Committee and holds 4,000 ordinary shares in Nichols plc.
| Date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Time | 07:00:12 |
| Category | Board changes |
| ID | 0902A |
11 March 2025
(the "Company" or the "Group")
Non-Executive Board Changes
Nichols plc, the diversified soft drinks Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Williams as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. The Company also announces that John Gittins, current Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, will step down from the Board in August 2025 having served a full nine year term, plus an additional year to support the Group through senior leadership changes.
Alan will succeed John as Chair of the Audit Committee and there will be a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Alan is an experienced UK public company director. His executive career was spent in a variety of finance and strategy roles, most recently as CFO of the building materials distributor, Travis Perkins plc. Alan spent 25 years in the FMCG sector, serving for 6 years as the CFO of Greencore Group plc and having undertaken a broad variety of roles in Cadbury plc both in the UK and internationally and across both confectionery and beverages businesses.
In addition to his financial expertise, Alan brings experience across strategic development, mergers and acquisitions, integrations and business transformation.
Alan is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Alan is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at the leading UK food producer, Cranswick plc.
Liz McMeikan, Non-Executive Chair, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Alan to the Board. Alan has significant sector and PLC experience, and I am confident the business will benefit from his expertise and insights. It has been a pleasure to serve on the Board alongside John and, on behalf of everyone at Nichols, I would like to thank him for his service and commitment."
Alan Williams, Independent Non-Executive Director, commented:
"This is an exciting time to join Nichols as it implements its growth strategy in line with its medium-term ambitions set out at last year's Capital Markets Day. I look forward to working alongside the rest of the Board and supporting the management team to deliver its strategic targets and to continue to generate attractive shareholder returns."
The following disclosures are required regarding Alan Williams' appointment pursuant to Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies (the "AIM Rules").
Alan Richard Williams (aged 55) is currently, or has during the past five years been, a director of the following companies:
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Alan Williams served as CFO of the Travis Perkins plc group between January 2017 and January 2024. During this time, a significant corporate simplification exercise was undertaken to reduce the number of legal entities in the group. As a result, a number of subsidiaries of the Travis Perkins plc group were placed into members' voluntary liquidation as detailed below.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Monteith Building Services Limited on 11 July 2017. Monteith Building Services Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 12 September 2022. Alan Williams resigned as a director of Monteith Building Services Limited on 23 January 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of P.H. Properties Limited on 15 February 2023 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, P.H. Properties Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of P.T.S. Plumbing Trade Supplies Limited on 11 July 2017 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, P.T.S. Plumbing Trade Supplies Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Tile It All (UK) Limited on 11 July 2017. Tile it All (UK) Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 14 December 2020. Alan Williams resigned as a director of Tile It All (UK) Limited on 23 January 2024 and the company was dissolved on 10 March 2025.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Travis Perkins Finance Company Limited on 11 July 2017 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, Travis Perkins Finance Company Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Travis Perkins Leasing Company Limited on 11 July 2017 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, Travis Perkins Leasing Company Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Travis Perkins (PSL2015) Limited on 11 July 2017. Subsequently, Travis Perkins (PSL2015) Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 25 September 2023. Alan Williams resigned as a director on 23 January 2024 and the company was dissolved on 31 October 2024.
Alan Williams was appointed director of W.S. Shuttleworth (Slough) Limited on 11 July 2017. W.S. Shuttleworth (Slough) Limited entered into members voluntary liquidation on 27 August 2020 and appointed a voluntary liquidator on 1 September 2020. W.S. Shuttleworth (Slough) Limited was dissolved on 30 December 2021 with no known creditors, however the company was restored to the Register of Companies to continue members' voluntary liquidation on 2 March 2023 at the request of a claimant and creditor. Alan Williams resigned as a director on 23 January 2024 and W.S. Shuttleworth (Slough) Limited was dissolved via compulsory strike-off on 29 October 2024.
Alan Williams was appointed director of W.S. Shuttleworth (Timber) Limited on 11 July 2017. W.S. Shuttleworth (Timber) Limited entered into a members voluntary liquidation on 27 August 2020 and appointed a voluntary liquidator on 1 September 2020. W.S. Shuttleworth (Timber) Limited was dissolved on 19 August 2021 with no known creditors, however the company was restored to the Register of Companies to continue members' voluntary liquidation on 4 April 2024 at the request of a former creditor. Alan Williams resigned as a director on 4 March 2025 and the liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Independent Construction Technologies Limited on 15 February 2023 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, Independent Construction Technologies Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of MD-DOR3 Limited on 11 July 2017. MD-DOR3 Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 25 September 2023. Subsequently, Alan Williams resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Tricom Group Limited on 11 July 2017 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, Tricom Group Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of Wickes Properties Limited on 11 July 2017 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, Wickes Properties Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams was appointed director of The BSS EBT Company Limited on 19 July 2022 and resigned as a director on 23 January 2024. Subsequently, The BSS EBT Company Limited entered into voluntary liquidation on 24 June 2024. The voluntary liquidation is ongoing at the time of this announcement.
Alan Williams currently holds 4,000 ordinary shares of 10p each in the Company.
Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
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