Nanoco Group plc announced the appointments of Dr. Jalal Bagherli and Mr. Dieter May as independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs). Both appointments add significantly to relevant industry experience and networks that the Board can draw upon as the Company continues its transition from R&D first mover to an electronics materials production company. Dr. Jalal Bagherli brings broad experience of working with a number of the brands in the electronics industry.

Jalal was recently appointed Co-Chair of the UK Semiconductor Advisory Panel, representing the views of the UK semiconductor industry. He was the CEO of Dialog Semiconductor plc ("Dialog") from 2005 until the successful sale of the company to Japan's Renasas in 2021. Under Jalal's leadership, Dialog became a world leader in mobile power management and connectivity products, selling to most of the major companies in the consumer electronics and mobile phone sector.

His earlier career included roles as CEO of Alphamosaic and before that at Sony Semiconductor and Devices Europe as Vice President and Managing Director. Dieter Mayh as spent his senior executive career in transformational roles, driving profitable sales growth in high-tech industries and premium brands. Dieter was Chairman and CEO of Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, participating in electronics applications such as facial and iris recognition, health monitoring, vehicle navigation, and virtual and augmented reality as well as uLED displays.

As CEO, Dieter developed relationships with leading companies throughout the sector. His earlier career spanned Senior Vice President positions in semiconductor technologies (Infineon), and connected devices and digital consumer services in both mobile consumer products (Nokia) and automotive (BMW). Dieter May will join the Board on 1 February 2024.

Dr. Jalal Bagherli will join the board on 5 April 2024.