Directorate change

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Babcock International Group PLC has confirmed Harry Holt's appointment as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 31, 2026, following the previously announced retirement of David Lockwood. David Lockwood will step down as Director and CEO on the same date but will continue with the company until his retirement at the end of January 2027.

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Babcock International Group PLC
03 July 2026
 

Babcock International announces the appointment of Harry Holt as Director and CEO

Babcock International Group, the defence company, today announces that, further to its announcement dated 23 January 2026 of David Lockwood's retirement and the succession of Harry Holt as the Company's CEO, the Board has confirmed the appointment of Harry Holt as a Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from 31 July 2026.  David Lockwood will retire as a Director and Chief Executive Officer on the same day but will remain with the Company until his retirement at the end of January 2027.

 

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For further information:

Andrew Gollan, Director of Investor Relations

+44 (0)7936 039004

 

Harry Cameron, Teneo  

+44 (0)20 7353 4200

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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