Ao World Regulatory News (AO.)

25 January 2017

AO World plc

Directorate Change

AO World plc (the "Company") announces that the initial three year term of Rudi Lamprecht's appointment as a Non-Executive Director of the Company is due to expire on 16 February 2017 and, by mutual agreement, his tenure will not be renewed. The Board thanks Rudi for his contribution to the Board during his time with the Company and wishes him well for his future endeavours.

Accordingly, the Nomination Committee will commence a process to identify and appoint a new Non-Executive Director to the Board over the coming months. In the interim, Brian McBride will replace Mr Lamprecht on the Company's Audit Committee and Geoff Cooper will join the Remuneration Committee. 

Enquiries:

AO World plc

Julie Finnemore

Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)1204 672400

Tulchan Communications

Susanna Voyle

Michelle Clarke

Tel: +44(0) 20 7353 4200