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Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Ms Pam Powell joins Origin Board as an independent Director

22 March 2023 | Origin Enterprises plc ('Origin' or 'the Group'), the international Agronomy-Services Group providing specialist advice, inputs and digital solutions to promote sustainable land use, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Pamela Powell to the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 3 April 2023.

Pam (59) has a wealth of international executive experience, having spent 20 years in senior roles at Unilever and SABMiller, the latter as Group Director of Strategy and Innovation. She is currently a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Cranswick plc. She has previously held a number of other directorships in the UK food, beverage and farming industries, including at Premier Foods plc and A.G. Barr plc. Pam has also served on the boards of a number of education and arts charities and holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

Gary Britton, Chairman of Origin, commented:

"Following a comprehensive recruitment process for the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, I am delighted to welcome Pam to the Board. Her executive expertise and track record in organisational strategy implementation, together with her strong board experience, make her an excellent addition to the Board. We look forward to her contribution as we continue to progress the Group's strategic ambitions and build a model for sustainable growth and value creation for all our stakeholders."

The following information in respect of Pamela Powell is disclosed pursuant to Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies:

Current Directorships: 

Cranswick plc

Directorships held in the last 5 years:

A.G. Barr plc

Barfoots of Botley Ltd

Premier Foods plc

Woking Museum and Arts and Crafts Centre (trading as "The Lightbox")

WMACC Trading Ltd

ENDS

There is no other information that is required to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 17, Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.