Diploma Regulatory News (DPLM)

DIPLOMA PLC

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT

Diploma PLC, the international group supplying specialised products and services to a wide range of end segments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Geraldine Huse as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from Monday, 20 January 2020. Geraldine will also be a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees from that date.

Geraldine has enjoyed a 30+ year career with Procter & Gamble ("P&G") in a range of commercial and general management positions covering markets across Europe, North America and Asia. Geraldine is currently Chief Executive of P&G Central Europe, with responsibility for 10 countries, 6,000 people and retail sales of ca. US$3bn. In this role Geraldine championed the use of digital capabilities to drive growth and productivity and led a major employee development programme for P&G.

Geraldine has served as a member and Chair of the Institute of Grocery Distribution, a research and training charity which sits at the heart of the food and consumer goods industry and is a member of Facebook's global client advisory board. Geraldine has a degree in genetics from the University of Aberdeen.

There are no other details that require to be disclosed in respect of Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

For further information, please contact:

Further information on Diploma PLC can be found at www.diplomaplc.com

LEI: 2138008OG17VYG8FGR19