Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

ME Group International PLC

02 March 2026

 

2 March 2026

ME Group International plc

("ME Group", the "Group" or the "Company")

Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

ME Group International PLC (LSE: MEGP), the instant-service vending equipment group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christophe Dantcikian as Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect. Christophe is a member of the Executive Team, working closely with the Board of Directors.

Christophe is an international executive with more than 20 years' global experience in retail, convenience and vending businesses.

He has held senior general management and director-level positions across multiple subsidiaries and multi-country platforms within ExxonMobil and Puma Energy, a part of Trafigura Group. Between 2017 and 2018, he served as General Manager of Photomaton, ME Group's largest subsidiary, with responsibility for operations, commercial performance and strategic development.

Throughout his career, Christophe has led organic-growth initiatives and acquisitions, expanding retail partnerships and businesses internationally. His experience spans mature and emerging markets, including Europe, Africa, Latin America and Australia. He brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, business development, disciplined capital management and value creation, underpinned by a strong focus on customer experience.

Vlad Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Christophe to the Company in the role of Chief Operating Officer. He brings with him extensive experience of working with global companies and a deep understanding of our business, which will be instrumental in supporting the Group as we continue to deliver against our long-term growth strategy, primarily focused on the expansion of our core activities of laundry and photobooths. Christophe's appointment further strengthens the Group's management team as we look to capitalise on the exciting growth opportunities ahead."

ME Group International plc Vladimir Crasneanscki, Deputy CEO Stéphane Gibon, CFO	[phone] [e-mail]
Hudson Sandler Wendy Baker / Nick Moore	[phone] [e-mail]

NOTES TO EDITORS

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) is an international market leader in automated self-service equipment aimed at the consumer market.

The Group operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment across 16 countries in its key regions of Continental Europe, the UK & Republic of Ireland and Asia Pacific. The Group's services include:

Core activities:

·	Photo.ME	Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions
·	Wash.ME	Unattended laundry services and launderettes

Ancillary activities:

·	Print.ME	High-quality digital printing kiosks
·	Other vending	Primarily foodservice vending equipment (Feed.ME), Children's rides (Amuse.ME), Photocopier services (Copy.ME)

The Group has a proven track record of innovation and diversification of its products and services enabling it to respond to the evolving needs of its customers and consumers.

The Group benefits from well-established partnerships and long-term contracts with major site owners in attractive, high-footfall locations, enabling it to offer multiple products and services onsite. Partners include supermarkets, petrol forecourts, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.).

The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962.

For further information: www.me-group.com

 

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