Directorate changes
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30 January 2026
Pollen Street Group Limited
("Pollen Street" or the "Company")
Directorate Changes
The Company announces the following changes to its Board of Directors.
Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
The Company confirms the appointment of Robert Ohrenstein as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 29 January, 2026. Upon joining the Board, Mr Ohrenstein will also become a member of the Audit and Risk Committees.
Retirement of Senior Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair
As previously disclosed, Jim Coyle, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, will retire from the Board at the Annual General Meeting to be held in April 2026 following the completion of his nine-year tenure.
Committee and Board Role Transitions
Following Mr Coyle's retirement, Mr Ohrenstein will be appointed Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from 1 May 2026. In addition, Richard Rowney (Independent Non-Executive Director and Risk Committee Chair) will be appointed as Senior Independent Director from 1 May 2026.
About Robert Ohrenstein
Mr Ohrenstein brings extensive private equity and financial knowledge with over three decades of experience in financial and professional services. Mr Ohrenstein was Global Head of Private Equity at KPMG for almost ten years, and most recently was a UK Vice Chair. At KPMG, he set the firm's global private equity strategy including formulating and implementing a major global investment plan for the firm. Mr Ohrenstein holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and a BSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He currently serves as Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of PTSG Group Ltd, is an Operations Adviser for Advent International, and acts as senior adviser to a number of Private Equity firms.
Lynn Fordham, Chair of Pollen Street, said: "Jim has made an exceptional contribution to the Board over the course of his tenure and I would like to thank him for his commitment and leadership, particularly in his role as Chair of the Audit Committee.
We are pleased to welcome Robert to the Board. His depth of experience and financial expertise will be a valuable addition as the Company continues to execute its strategy and maintain high standards of governance."
Lindsey McMurray, CEO of Pollen Street, added: "I would like to thank Jim for his hard work and valuable support during his years on the Board. We are pleased to welcome Robert and look forward to the experience and perspective he brings as we continue to build the business."
Robert Ohrenstein commented: "Pollen Street has established a strong platform and a clear strategic focus. I am excited to be taking on this role and look forward to working with the Board and management team to help drive the Company's continued growth and, in my role as Chair of the Audit Committee, to supporting its high governance standards as the business develops."
The Company makes this announcement in accordance with LR 6.4.8 of the UK Listing Rules. There are no other matters to be disclosed under LR 6.4.8.
About Pollen Street
Pollen Street is an alternative asset manager dedicated to investing within the financial and business services sectors across both Private Equity and Private Credit strategies. Founded in 2013, the Group has consistently delivered top-tier returns alongside growing AuM.
Pollen Street operates through two complementary segments: the Asset Manager, which manages third-party AuM, and the Investment Company, which invests on balance sheet to generate attractive returns and accelerate AuM growth through alignment with investors.
POLN is listed on the London Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: POLN) and is a member of the FTSE 250 index. Further details are available at www.pollenstreetgroup.com
For further information about this announcement please contact:
Pollen Street - Corporate Development Director
Shweta Chugh
+44 (0)20 3965 5081
Barclays Bank plc - Joint Broker
Neal West / Stuart Muress
+44 (0)20 7623 2323
Investec Bank plc - Joint Broker
Ben Griffiths / Kamalini Hull
+44 (0)20 7597 4000
FGS Global
Chris Sibbald / Anna Tabor
PollenStreetCapital-LON@fgsglobal.com
MUFG Corporate Governance Limited
Company Secretary
POLNcosec@cm.mpms.mufg.com
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