17 January 2023

Softcat plc

Directorate Change

The Board of Softcat plc ("Softcat", or the "Company"), a leading UK provider of IT infrastructure technology and services, announces that Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Nomination Committee, Karen Slatford, has advised the Company that due to health reasons she will retire from the public company boards on which she currently serves, including Softcat, with effect from today.

Lynne Weedall, Non-Executive Director, will assume the roles of Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and also Chair of the Nomination Committee on an interim basis.

The Board has sufficient coverage from its remaining Board members for the Board and its committees to operate effectively. Decisions on possible additions to the Board's composition will be taken in due course.

Martin Hellawell, Non-Executive Chairman said:

"I would like to thank Karen for her tireless dedication to Softcat these past three years. She has made a significant contribution to Softcat's growth and development during her tenure, through her counsel, perspective and active participation in our growth plans. On a personal note, I would like to add that Karen is one of the best board members I have ever worked with and she has been an absolute pleasure to have on the Softcat Board."

For further information, please contact:

Softcat plc

Graeme Watt, Chief Executive Officer                             +44 (0)1628 403 610

Graham Charlton, Chief Financial Officer

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