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Ocado Group plc announced on 28 May 2026 that Julie Southern, an Independent Non-Executive Director of Ocado, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Johnson Matthey plc. This appointment is effective from the conclusion of Johnson Matthey's Annual General Meeting on 16 July 2026, when she will also join their Audit and Nomination Committees. The Ocado Board confirmed its satisfaction that Ms. Southern has sufficient time to continue her responsibilities as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Ocado.
| Date | 28 May 2026 |
| Time | 08:11:54 |
| Category | Miscellaneous |
| ID | 0444G |
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
OCADO GROUP PLC
28 May 2026
Ocado Group plc
Director Declaration
Ocado Group plc ("Ocado" or the "Company") announces that Julie Southern, an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of Johnson Matthey plc with effect from the conclusion of the Johnson Matthey Annual General Meeting on 16 July 2026. Julie will also become a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee of Johnson Matthey plc upon her appointment to that board.
The Board of Ocado has considered Julie Southern's commitments and is satisfied that she has sufficient time to continue to fulfil her responsibilities as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.
This notification has been made in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R (2).
Person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement:
Mollie Stoker
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
Ocado Group plc
Buildings One & Two Trident Place
Mosquito Way
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9UL
email: [email protected]