Mears Group plc announce that Mr. Jim Clarke has been appointed as permanent Chairman, having been delivering the role on an interim basis since 28 June 2023. Jim has spent the last 30 years serving on a number of PLC Boards across a variety of sectors in both an Executive and Non-Executive capacity and will provide experience and continuity. Jim joined the Mears' Board in 2019 and served most recently as Chair of Audit and Compliance Committee.

The Board has commenced a process for the recruitment of an additional Non-Executive Director possessing the requisite financial experience and skills to Chair the A&CC. In the interim period, Jim will continue as a member of that Committee given his expertise in that area. In line with good practice, Dame Julia Unwin, Senior Independent Director, has been appointed as Interim Chair of the A&CC.