Kerry Regulatory News (KYGA)

13 December 2021

LEI: 635400TLVVBNXLFHWC59

KERRY GROUP PLC

Regulatory Announcement

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

Kerry Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Fiona Dawson as a non-executive director with effect from 4 January 2022.

Ms Dawson has over 30 years of experience in the consumer food and beverage sector having retired after a long and successful career with Mars Inc during which she held a variety of senior management roles. She will bring to the Board a deep knowledge of the consumer food and beverage sector and general management experience on a global scale. In 2021 Ms Dawson was awarded an Honorary CBE for services to women and the UK economy.

Ms Dawson is currently a non-executive director of Marks and Spencer Group plc and Lego Group. Ms. Dawson has notified Kerry Group plc, save as disclosed herein, that there are no other matters requiring disclosure in relation to Rule 6.1.66 (1) to (6) of the Euronext Dublin Listing Rules and under LR 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the UK FCA Listing Rules.

Commenting on Ms Dawson's appointment, Kerry Group Chairman, Philip Toomey said: "On behalf of the Group we are delighted that Fiona will be joining our Board. Her addition brings significant and wide-ranging business leadership and experience across the consumer food and beverage sector globally. She brings an international mindset with an understanding of markets around the world, the trends impacting customers and consumers as well as a knowledge of operating in a global matrix organisation."

END