Hargreaves Services Plc announced that John Samuel has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Group Finance Director and Board Director on 31 July 2023. John will be succeeded as Group Finance Director and Board Director (the latter subject to satisfactory completion of customary due diligence and approval by the Company's nominated advisor) by Stephen Craigen,(39), with effect from 1 August 2023. Stephen has been with the Group for nine years and has held the role of Group Financial Controller since 2017.

The Board has great confidence in Stephen and that there will be a seamless transition of responsibilities.