3 March 2022

Hansard Global plc (the "Company")

Appointment of Chairman

Hansard Global plc is pleased to announce that Philip Kay an Independent Director since March 2020, will succeed Graeme Easton as Chairman of the Company with effect from 1^st May 2022.  Graeme who has been Chairman since 2020 will step down to focus more time on personal activities but will remain on the Board as an Independent Director.

Graham Sheward, Group CEO said:

"I would like to thank Graeme for his contribution as Chairman to the Company.  He has provided stable leadership during his time as Chairman, and we look forward to continuing to work with him."

"I welcome Philip as Chairman. Philip has been a strong contributor since his appointment and has significant business experience. His global knowledge makes him an ideal successor as Hansard continues with its growth strategy." 

Enquiries: Hazel Stewart, Company Secretary.

Tel: 01624 688000

LEI number: 213800ZJ9F2EA3Q24K05

Notes to editors

Philip Kay has had a long career in investment banking and investment management. He is a director of three investment funds: Raynar Investment Trust PLC, the Akamatsu Bonsai Fund and the CQS Asian Macro Fund. He is a fellow of Wolfson College, Oxford, and a former Managing Director and Senior Advisor of Credit Suisse First Boston where he ran the firm's global Japanese cash equity business. He is also a former Director of Fidelity Japan Trust PLC, of Schroder Securities Limited and of Smith New Court PLC.

www.hansard.com