Directorate Change

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Norman Broadbent Plc announced that Non-Executive Director Jon Kempster will not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, retiring at the conclusion of the meeting to focus on other commitments and acknowledging the successful turnaround phase of the company's strategic growth plan. The company intends to appoint a replacement independent non-executive director in due course.

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Norman Broadbent PLC

21 January 2026

Norman Broadbent Plc

("Norman Broadbent", or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Norman Broadbent (LSE AIM: NBB), a leading Executive Search and Interim Management firm, announces that Jon Kempster has notified the Board that, in order to focus on his other commitments and with the turnaround phase of the strategic growth plan now delivered, his intention is not to stand for re-election as a Non-Executive Director of the Company at the 2026 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") expected to be held during May 2026. Accordingly, Jon will retire as a Non-Executive Director of the Company at the conclusion of the AGM.

The Board will look to appoint a replacement independent non-executive director in due course. Further announcements will be made as appropriate.

Jon Kempster commented:

"Kevin, Mehr and the wider team have done a great job transforming the business. The record results recently announced provide a solid platform from which to continue to scale the business. As Norman Broadbent moves into its next phase of growth it is a natural time for the board and my portfolio to evolve."

Kevin Davidson commented:

"We will be sad to see Jon leave us and are grateful for the significant contribution he made over his tenure. He leaves a strong and agile business, well positioned to capitalise on the various opportunities which are present in our market."

Contacts:

Norman Broadbent plc	+44 (0)20 7484 0000
Kevin Davidson, CEO
Mehr Malik, CFO

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited	+44 (0)20 7220 0500
Nominated Adviser and Sole Broker
Julian Blunt, Seamus Fricker - Corporate Finance
Jasper Berry, Matt Lewis - Sales / Corporate Broking

Gracechurch Group	+44 (0)20 4582 3500
Financial Media & Investor Relations	normanbroadbent@gracechurchpr.com
Murdo Montgomery
Tommy Bryson
Anysia Virdi

About Norman Broadbent:

Norman Broadbent (AIM: NBB) is a professional services firm focused on executive search, senior interim management solutions and bespoke leadership advisory services working across the UK and internationally.

Established as the first UK-headquartered search firm in 1979, the firm has a 40+ year track record of shaping leadership across industries including Consumer, Financial Services, Industrials, Life Sciences, Investor and TMT.

www.normanbroadbent.com

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