Ocado Regulatory News (OCDO)

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

OCADO GROUP PLC

8 December 2025

Ocado Group plc

Directorate Change

Ocado Group plc ("Ocado" or the "Company") announces that Cathy Graham has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 February 2026. Cathy will also be a member of the People Committee and the Audit Committee, with those appointments taking place on the date of her appointment to the Board.

From 2020 to 2025, Cathy was the Chief Financial Officer of Darktrace plc, a world leader in autonomous cyber AI. Her experience also includes seven years at 2U, a technical partnership business. Cathy brings considerable expertise leading large organisations to the Ocado Board, having led the financial operations for multiple high-growth technology companies in the UK and US, including assessing and procuring substantial technology and R&D investment.

Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Cathy to the Ocado Board. At an exciting time in Ocado's development, she brings valuable technology and finance perspective, and leadership experience to our Board, including in the United States."

Tim Steiner, CEO of Ocado, said:

"Cathy is a great addition to our Board. Having evolved from a UK online grocer to a global technology business powering retailers and entering new sectors, we welcome Cathy. Her extensive experience leading high-growth technology companies will be a valuable asset to our Board and leadership team at this crucial time."

Cathy Graham said:

"I am delighted to be joining the Ocado Board, having long been a huge admirer of the company. Ocado is a genuine technology pioneer, having successfully developed and applied solutions to solve some of the most complex supply chain challenges in the grocery and logistics sectors. I look forward to working with the leadership team and the rest of the Board during this exciting period."

Contacts

● Tim Steiner, Chief Executive Officer, on +441707 228 000

● Stephen Daintith, Chief Financial Officer, on +441707 228 000

Notes to Editors:

1. About Ocado Group: Ocado Group is a UK based technology company trading on the London Stock Exchange (OCDO). It provides end-to-end online grocery fulfilment solutions to twelve of the world's largest grocery retailers and holds a 50% share of Ocado Retail Ltd in the UK in a Joint Venture with Marks & Spencer. Ocado has spent over two decades innovating for logistics and ecommerce, investing in a wide technology estate that includes robotics, AI and machine learning, simulation, forecasting, and edge intelligence.

2. Cathy Graham served at Darktrace plc from 2020 to 2025, predominantly in the role of Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Darktrace plc, she served as Chief Financial Officer of 2U Inc between 2012 and 2019. Her prior positions include management and financial roles at Online Resources Corp., VIA Net.Works Inc., Yurie Systems Inc., and DavCo Restaurants Inc. Cathy graduated from University of Maryland Baltimore County with a BA in Economics and Loyola University Maryland with an MBA.

3. For the purposes of Listing Rule 6.4.8R, Cathy Graham was Chief Financial Officer of Darktrace plc, a FTSE listed company, within the previous five years, but no longer holds this position.

4. There are no additional matters that would require disclosure under the Listing Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

5. As Non-Executive Director of Ocado Group plc, Cathy Graham will be paid a fee of £82,691 per annum, and an additional fee of £8,420 in respect of her membership of the Audit Committee, in line with the Directors' Remuneration Policy.

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement is:

Mollie Stoker

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

Ocado Group plc

Buildings One & Two Trident Place

Mosquito Way

Hatfield

Hertfordshire

AL10 9UL

Tel: +44 (0)1707 228 000

Email: company.secretary@ocado.com