9 November 2021                                                                   

Victrex plc - Director declaration

Victrex plc is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, delivering sustainable products which support CO2 reduction and bring environmental and societal benefit in multiple end-markets. The Group today announces it has been notified by James Cropper plc, an advanced materials and paper products group, that Dr Martin Court, Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer at Victrex, has joined the Board of James Cropper plc as a Non-Executive Director effective 8^th November 2021.

Martin's responsibilities at Victrex remain unchanged.  Prior to joining Victrex in 2013, Martin was Vice-President of Process Separation for Cytec Industries, having previously held senior roles with UCB and ICI. Martin is an INSEAD alumni and holds a doctorate in the field of surface chemistry and fracture mechanics and a BSc (Eng) in mineral technology from Imperial College, London.

This announcement is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 R of the Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Victrex plc:

Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications                

+44 (0) 1253 898121 / +44 (0) 7809 595831

About Victrex:

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance polymer solutions, focused on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy & industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications which contain our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years' experience, we develop world leading solutions in PEEK and PAEK based polymers, semi-finished and finished parts which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, bring environmental and societal benefits, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrexplc.com