Further announcement on Board changes

National Express Group plc: Further announcement on Board changes

19 August 2020

Further to the announcement on 24 June 2020 the Board of National Express Group plc today announces that it has agreed with Dean Finch that his last day as Group Chief Executive Officer will be 31 August 2020.

In addition to his current responsibilities as Group Chief Financial Officer, Chris Davies will take over as Interim Group Chief Executive Officer from 1 September 2020, until a permanent appointment is made.

The search for a new Group Chief Executive Officer is progressing well, with both internal and external candidates under consideration.

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About National Express

National Express is a leading mass transit provider with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, North America, continental Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Enquiries

Jennifer Myram, Company Secretary                                                                       0207 805 3807

Anthony Vigor, Director of Public Policy and External Affairs                              07767 425822

Neil Bennett, Maitland/AMO                                                                                     07900 000777

Notes and other information:

1.    Legal Entity Identifier: 213800A8IQEMY8PA5X34

2.    This announcement is made pursuant to LR 9.6.12, LR 9.6.11(3) and LR 9.6.11(4) of the Listing Rules and is classified as regulated information under 3.1 of DTR 6 Annex 1R of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

3.    Information about Dean Finch's remuneration arrangements on leaving will be disclosed on the Company's website as soon as practicable in accordance with section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006.