Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Midwich Group PLC

28 May 2026

 

28 May 2026

Midwich Group plc

("Midwich" or the "Group")

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Midwich Group (AIM: MIDW), a global specialist audio visual distributor to the trade market, today announces it has appointed Peter Malpas as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2026, replacing Mike Ashley who stepped down from the Board on 12 May 2026. Upon his appointment, Peter will be a member of the Group's Board, Audit, Nominations, Remuneration and Sustainability Committees.

With over 20 years' experience, Peter has held a range of senior leadership roles at IMO Precision Controls Ltd, Brammer Group (now Rubix) and RS Group plc, and is currently the President of EMEA at RS Group plc. Peter has deep experience working in distribution businesses, in particular across EMEA, and will further strengthen the Board's skillset thanks to his valuable blend of engineering, sales, commercial strategy and operational management experience.

Peter Malpas, aged 58, holds or has held the following directorships/partnerships in the past five years:

Current Directorships or Partnerships:	Previous Directorships or Partnerships:
RS Components Limited	N/A

Andrew Herbert, Non-Executive Chairman, commented:

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Malpas as Non-Executive Director of Midwich Group plc. Peter is an experienced senior executive and will add current and relevant experience to the board.  He has a background in international distribution alongside manufacturing and own brand product development.  Peter will be an invaluable addition to the team, helping shape and drive implementation of our growth strategy.

I would also like to thank Mike Ashley for his tireless energy and commitment to the board, and for his contribution to the successful growth of the business since IPO."

There are no other matters which are required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.

Midwich Group plc Stephen Fenby, Group Chief Executive Officer Adam Councell, Group Chief Finance Officer	[phone]
Investec Bank plc (NOMAD and Joint Broker to Midwich) Carlton Nelson / Ben Griffiths / Tom Brookhouse	[phone]
Berenberg (Joint Broker to Midwich) Ben Wright / Milo Bonser	[phone]
FTI Consulting Alex Beagley /Matthew Young / Harleena Chana	[phone] [e-mail]

About Midwich Group

Specialisation at scale.

Midwich Group is a network of businesses which partner with the world's leading technology companies to accelerate their growth. Selling into over 50 countries from 23 global locations, the Group specialises in audiovisual technology - whether in state-of-the-art meeting rooms or on a festival main stage, our solutions help the world connect, communicate, or experience wow moments.

Taking technology further.

With services ranging from product distribution to complex system design, focused marketing campaigns to flexible financing solutions, and showcase events to seed funding for startups, the Group's ever-expanding offering is designed to add value and solve its partners' biggest challenges.

This has enabled the Group to maintain strong relationships with global manufacturers and a diverse customer base of 24,000, including professional integrators, event production companies and IT resellers in sectors such as education, corporate, retail and live events.

Enabling tomorrow.

With over 1,700 employees across the UK and Ireland, EMEA, Asia Pacific and North America, the company is committed to being a responsible employer. The Group wants to do the right thing and actively works to limit its impact on the environment and communities and recognises the importance of giving back - find out more about our sustainability activities here.

Help us go further, together.

For further information, please visit www.midwichgroupplc.com

 

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