CAU Centaur Media Plc

Centaur Media plc

Incorporated in England and Wales

Registration number: 04948078

LEI: 2138005WK87G7DQRQI62

ISIN: GB0034291418

10 October 2024

Centaur Media Plc

("Centaur" or "the Company")

Appointment of new Chair

Centaur, an international provider of business intelligence, learning and specialist consultancy, is pleased to announce that Martin Rowland will be appointed to the Board as non-independent non-executive director and Chair of the Company with effect from 28 October 2024.  On appointment to the Board, Martin will also become Chair of Centaur's Nomination Committee.

Martin is currently Executive Director of Transformation of Carr's Group plc (Carr's), in which Harwood Capital has a 19.5% shareholding.  Harwood Capital has a 28.96% shareholding in Centaur. Martin was previously a non-executive director of Carr's. He is also Chair and a shareholder of Pace XL, a transformation consultancy specialising in process and systems design. He was previously non-executive director and Chair of Smoove plc, a UK-based conveyancing technology provider, and a Chair and shareholder of Inzpire, the defence company. Prior to this, he held investment roles at LDC, the private equity fund, before deciding to move into an advisory role with businesses.

Today's update follows the announcement on 24 July 2024 that Colin Jones would not be extending his appointment as Chair beyond his current term. Colin will resign as independent non-executive director and Chair of the Company on 28 October 2024 when Martin joins the Board. Richard Staveley will also resign as non-independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 28 October 2024.

Martin Rowland, Chair Designate, commented:

"I am both excited and honoured to have been asked to succeed Colin as Chair of Centaur. I look forward to leading the Board and supporting the management team in driving the Company's strategy and performance to realise Centaur's potential over time and create value for all its stakeholders."

William Eccleshare, Senior Independent Director, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Martin to his new role and I very much look forward to working with him as Chair of the Board. Centaur has been through an important transition laying its foundations for the future and his experience will be invaluable as Centaur continues to make progress with its plans.

"I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Richard most sincerely for his support of Centaur during his tenure. We will miss his business acumen and contributions to the Board's deliberations."

In accordance with Listing Rule 6.4.8(3), on 12 November 2008, DLG Equity Holdings Limited, of which Martin had previously been a director, together with its subsidiaries DLG Finance Limited, DLG Bidco Limited, DLG Holdings Limited, DLG Acquisitions Limited, Data Locator Group Limited, Epic Care Limited and Call Connector Limited, entered into administration. The companies subsequently entered into a creditors voluntary liquidation and were liquidated on 21 May 2012 with a shortfall to creditors of £35.3 million.

There is no additional information which is required to be disclosed in respect of Martin's appointment pursuant to Listing Rule 6.4.8.

Enquiries

Centaur Media plc                                                                                         

Swag Mukerji, Chief Executive Officer                                                    020 7970 4934                    

William Eccleshare, Senior Independent Director