Directorate Change
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Chapel Down Group Plc
('CDG' or 'the Company')
EPIC: CDGP
DIRECTORATE CHANGES
Chapel Down, England's leading and largest winemaker, confirms that, further to its announcement on 31 July 2025, Martin Glenn, Chair of the Board since 2020, has stepped down as Chair and Director of the Company. Michael Spencer has been formally appointed as Chair. Both changes take effect immediately.
Martin Glenn, Former Chair, commented: "It has been a privilege to serve as Chair during such a transformative period for Chapel Down. The business is in excellent health, with a strong executive team and a clear, profitable growth strategy. I am delighted that the Board has appointed Michael Spencer as my successor. With his exceptional track record in shareholder value creation and deep understanding of our business, Chapel Down will be in very capable hands."
Michael Spencer, Chair, added: "Martin has made an invaluable contribution to Chapel Down, helping guide the business through a period of remarkable progress. I look forward to continuing to build on this momentum."
Following these changes, the board's committees are constituted as follows:
Audit Committee: Jamie Brooke (Chair), Samantha Wren, Simon Litherland
Remuneration Committee: Samantha Wren (Chair), Jamie Brooke, Simon Litherland
Contacts
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Chapel Down Group plc James Pennefather Louan Mouton |
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer |
01580 763 033 |
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Singer Capital Markets Tom Salvesen Alex Bond James Todd |
Nominated Adviser and Broker
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020 7496 3000 |
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H/Advisors Maitland Sam Cartwright Jonathan Cook |
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020 7379 5151 |
About Chapel Down:
Chapel Down (AIM: CDGP) is England's leading and largest winemaker and the power brand of English wine, the world's newest international wine region. From its home in Kent in the heart of the Garden of England, Chapel Down produces a range of sparkling and still wines which consistently win prestigious international awards for their quality. Chapel Down has over 1,000 acres of vineyards, c9% of the UK's total, of which 777 acres are fully productive.
Chapel Down's status as the most recognised English wine brand is supported by its partnerships with flagship sporting and cultural events including Ascot, The Boat Race and Pub in the Park, and Chapel Down is the 'Official Sparkling Wine' of the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Chapel Down is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM and has over 10,000 retail investors who enjoy discounts on Chapel Down's wines, tours and tastings at the brand's home at Tenterden in Kent, which each year attracts c50,000 visitors.
Chapel Down is strongly committed to growing its business in balance with the environment and sustainability is a strong, ongoing focus. The company is a founding member of Sustainable Wines of Great Britain and practices sustainable viticulture.
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