Brooks Macdonald Group plc announced the appointment of Maarten Slendebroek as Chairman, subject to regulatory approval, and as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. He will succeedRichard Price, Acting Chairman. Having completed a nine-year term, Richard intends to step down from the Board once Maarten receives regulatory approval.

Mr. Slendebroek's full name is Maarten Frederik Slendebroek and he is 62 years of age. Mr. Slendebroek is currently a director of the following companies: Robeco Holding B.V. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. Mintus Group Limited. Mintus Trading Limited.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Trust. 32 Fitzjohns Avenue Limited. During the five years immediately preceding the date of this announcement, Mr. Slendebroek held the following directorships: Mintus Prometa A Limited.

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