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AO World plc

Directorate Change

Appointment of a new Non-Executive Director

AO World plc is pleased to announce that Jacqueline de Rojas has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of both the Remuneration and Nomination Committees with immediate effect. Chris Hopkinson will step down from the Nomination Committee upon Jacqueline's appointment.

Jacqueline is the President of techUK and the chair of the Digital Leaders board. She sits as a Non-Executive Director on the boards of UK technology-based engineering business Costain Group plc and of the UK property website Rightmove plc. She serves on the government's Digital Economy Council. Prior to this, Jacqueline held senior executive roles at major technology companies, including Sage Group plc, Citrix Systems Inc, CA Technologies, Novell and McAfee International and was previously a non-executive director at Home Retail Group plc.

Commenting on her appointment, Geoff Cooper, Chairman of AO, said "We are delighted to welcome Jacqueline as a Non-Executive Director. She brings with her a wealth of global experience specifically in fast moving tech businesses and will serve as a great addition to the Board."

No further information is required to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13 (2)-(6).

Enquiries:

AO World plc

Julie Finnemore

Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)1204 672400