Appointment of Non-Executive Director.

28 April 2025

Walker Crips Group plc

("Walker Crips" or the "Company")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Walker Crips Group plc announces that Mark Nelligan has joined the Company as Independent Non-Executive Director, and Chair of the Company's audit committee, effective from 25 April 2025.  

Mark is a Chartered Accountant and began his career at Arthur Andersen & Co, then took on management roles at Glaxo Holdings plc and ING Barings, where he was based in India, Hong Kong, and then Singapore. He then joined Pershing Securities Singapore, a Bank of New York Mellon company in 2002 until 2023, where he was Executive Chair & CEO before relocating back to London.

Jo Welman, incoming Chairman, commented: "Mark has extensive senior executive and non-executive experience in financial services and has grown businesses in highly regulated environments and has interacted with regulators across many jurisdictions. His international experience and previous senior leadership role within Pershing Securities will be immensely beneficial to the firm. We look forward to working with Mark and the wealth of experience he brings to our business."

Walker Crips Group plc confirms that there are no details that require disclosure under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R in respect of Mark Nelligan.

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