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Topps Tiles PLC

21 November 2023

21 November 2023

Topps Tiles Plc

Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of Sustainability Committee and Senior Independent Director Designate

Topps Tiles Plc (LSE: TPT) ("Topps Group", the "Company" and together with its subsidiary undertakings, the "Group") the UK's leading tile specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Jagger as an independent non-executive director, Senior Independent Director Designate and Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the Company.

Denise will join the board of directors of Topps Group (the "Board") on 1 February 2024 and will succeed Keith Down as Senior Independent Director at the AGM in January 2025, at which point Keith will retire from the Board after having served his term under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Denise is an experienced non-executive director, with a track record in non-executive roles, in both public and private businesses, stretching over 25 years. She is currently a non-executive director at Reach and CLS Holdings, and was previously a non-executive at Redrow, SCS Upholstery and Scarborough Building Society. Denise was also a non-executive director and SID at Bellway and Pool Re, having retired from the latter in September 2023. Denise is currently Senior Independent Director at Reach. A qualified solicitor, she was previously Company Secretary and General Counsel at Asda Walmart and is currently a Trustee of the National Trust and the recently retired Chair of the University of York.

Paul Forman, Chair of Topps Group, said: "Denise is a seasoned public company NED and senior independent director, and her specific experience of consumer facing businesses and within the construction and building materials sector are highly relevant and make her a great fit for the Topps Group team. We welcome her to the Board and look forward to her contribution to the Group's future development."

Commenting on her appointment, Denise Jagger said: "I am delighted to be joining the Topps Group Board. Having worked in consumer facing businesses throughout my career, the Topps Group stands out for its world class customer service, clarity of proposition and collaborative culture. These are strong foundations, and I am looking forward to working with the Board and the executive team as they build upon them in the years ahead."

There is no further information to disclose in accordance with LR 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Enquiries:

 
 Topps Tiles Plc                 +44 (0) 116 282 8000 
 Paul Forman, Chairman 
  Rob Parker, Chief Executive 
 Citigate Dewe Rogerson          +44 (0) 20 7638 9571 
 Kevin Smith/Ellen Wilton        toppstiles@citigatedewerogerson.com

Notes to Editors

Topps Tiles Plc is the UK's largest specialist supplier of tiles and associated products, targeting the UK domestic and commercial markets and serving homeowners, trade customers, architects, designers and contractors from 303 nationwide Topps Tiles stores, a commercial showroom in London and eight customer-facing websites: www.toppstiles.co.uk , www.parkside.co.uk , www.protilertools.co.uk , www.northantstools.co.uk , www.premiumtiletrim.co.uk , www.warmfloorstore.co.uk www.flooringmaterials.co.uk and www.tilewarehouse.co.uk .

Since opening its first store in 1963, Topps has maintained a simple operating philosophy -- inspiring customers with unrivalled product choice and providing exceptional levels of customer service. For further information on the Group, please visit http://www.toppstilesplc.co

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