C&C Group plc announced that Helen Pitcher has informed the Board that she will not seek re-election and will step down from her position as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of the 2023 AGM. This follows her recent appointment as Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission. In addition, Jim Thompson informed the Board that he will not seek re-election and will step down from his position as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the conclusion of the 2023 AGM, as he is finding it increasingly difficult to dedicate the necessary time required as a Non-Executive Director and the requisite travel from the USA.

Vineet Bhalla will succeed Jim Thompson as Chair of the ESG Committee on that date and has joined the ESG Committee, effective today. The process to recruit two additional Independent Non-Executive Directors will commence shortly. C&C will also appoint a new Chair of the Remuneration Committee to succeed Helen Pitcher in due course.