Latham Timber Regulatory News (LTHM)

James Latham plc

("James Latham" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

The Board of James Latham is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Kerrigan as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 18 October 2017. Paula has a wide variety of public company experience and is currently Transformation Director (non-Board) at SuperGroup plc, where she is responsible for sourcing, design, corporate social responsibility and implementing the transformation agenda as SuperGroup expands its global brand presence. Prior to joining SuperGroup, Paula was Chief Strategy Officer at the Co-operative Group where she was responsible for developing the strategic direction of the Group and delivering these objectives. Before joining the Co-operative Group, Paula spent 15 years at Kingfisher plc where she held a variety of roles including Finance and Strategy Director for B&Q in Asia and Delivering Value Director for B&Q in the UK. Paula began her career at timber importer Meyer International plc.

Commenting on Paula's appointment, Nick Latham, Executive Chairman of James Latham, said "We are delighted to welcome Paula to the Board. Her experience of strategy, infrastructure implementation and finance will be invaluable to the board as we seek to drive the business forward."

Further information on Paula Kerrigan

Paula Elizabeth Kerrigan aged 45 was, in the past five years, a director of Federal Retail and Trading Services Limited.

There is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with the requirements of Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules.

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