Appointment of Chair

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Adnams plc has announced the permanent appointment of Simon Townsend as Chair, effective immediately, following his interim role since 2024. Townsend, who joined the board in January 2023, will continue as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. The Chief Executive highlighted Townsend's invaluable guidance during challenging trading conditions. Townsend expressed his commitment to securing the company's long-term financial solution to support growth and stated that the board and team are actively promoting the company's success for shareholders, employees, and the communities served.

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Adnams PLC

02 April 2026

Adnams plc

Chair Announcement

The Directors of Adnams plc ("the Company"), the Suffolk-based premium beer, spirits and hospitality group, hereby announce that Mr Simon Townsend, having previously been appointed Interim Chair of the Company in 2024, has been unanimously appointed Chair of the Company with immediate effect.

Simon, who joined the Adnams Board in January 2023, continues to be a Non-Executive Director of the Company and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. He is also Chair of Wadworth & Co; a Non-Executive Director of JW Lees & Co; a Senior Advisor at global consultancy Teneo and a member of the advisory board of diversity and inclusion organisation WiHTL. Previously, he has served as a Non-Executive Director of FTSE-listed housebuilder Countryside Properties plc and as a Non-Executive Director of Côte Restaurants.

Jenny Hanlon, Chief Executive Officer of Adnams, said: "I am pleased that the Board have unanimously agreed to make Simon's appointment as interim chair permanent. Since his appointment, he has provided invaluable guidance and support during challenging trading conditions for the Company."

Simon Townsend, Chair of Adnams, said: "Since my appointment as interim chair I have been fully committed to securing the long-term financial solution we need to support our growth. The Board, including myself, and the team at Adnams, continue to take active steps to promote the success of the Company for its shareholders and wider stakeholders, including its employees and the communities it serves."

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For further information please contact info@adnams.co.uk

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