Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Ms Jenny Davis-Peccoud joins Origin Board as an Independent Director

Dublin, London, 6 November 2024 | Origin Enterprises plc ('Origin' or 'the Group'), the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jenny Davis-Peccoud to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 22 November 2024.

Jenny (53), a US, French and British citizen, is currently a partner in Bain & Company (Bain), global management consultants. She founded Bain's global Sustainability & Responsibility practice in 2011 and led it for over a decade. Jenny has worked with clients to shape sustainable business and value chain transformations, craft strategies to link sustainability to value creation, and help leadership teams reorient their organisations and ecosystems to more sustainable models.

Gary Britton, Chairman of Origin, commented: "As part of our ongoing evaluation of Board composition and to ensure Origin continues to maintain the appropriate range and balance of skills, diversity and experience at Board level, we undertook a comprehensive recruitment process led by the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee.

We are delighted to welcome Jenny to the Board. In addition to her ESG and sustainability expertise, she brings valuable industry experience in systems transformation, circularity, nature and biodiversity and carbon transition to Origin. We look forward to Jenny's contribution as we progress the Group's strategic ambitions to enhance shareholder value and deliver growth through a combination of organic growth, an increased presence in the Living Landscapes space and M&A activity in the years to come."

The following information in respect of Jenny Davis-Peccoud is disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Current Directorships and Directorships held in the last 5 years:

None

There is no other information that is required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17, Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.

ENDS