Appointment of Non-Executive Director 

Grafton Group plc ("Grafton, the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Dillon as Non-Executive Director with effect from 12 May 2025.

Mr. Dillon is a highly experienced senior executive with a 25-year career across Europe and the United States at CRH plc, a leading provider of building materials solutions. Mr. Dillon was a member of CRH plc's Executive Committee until the end of 2023, and most recently held the senior leadership positions of President, Europe Lightside & Distribution; President, Strategy & Development; and President, Europe. Prior to CRH, he worked in the airline industry with Aer Lingus Group plc. 

He is currently Non-Executive Director of John Paul Construction Limited, a leading contractor operating in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, and Non-Executive Director of Consolis Group, a European leader in precast concrete solutions. He is also Non-Executive Director of Kyrie Farm CLG, a charity based in Ireland.

Mr. Ian Tyler, Non-Executive Chair of Grafton, said:

"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome David to Grafton.  David has a very distinguished track record in international business with a strong focus on value creation and he brings extensive strategic, financial and leadership skills and highly relevant sector experience to the role."  

Mr. David Dillon said:

"I am delighted to be joining the Board of Grafton, an international Group with strong brands and market positions.  I look forward to working with the Board and Management in driving the future growth and performance of the Company."

This announcement includes the information required by UKLR 6.4.6 to 6.4.8, and there is no further information to report under UKLR 6.4.8.

For further information please contact:

Susan Lannigan

Secretary

Grafton Group plc

Telephone:  +353 1 216 0600