Pod Point Regulatory News (PODP)

9 October 2024

Pod Point Group Holdings PLC("Pod Point" or "the Company")

Directorate Change

Pod Point, one of the UK's market leading providers of Electric Vehicle ("EV") charging solutions in the UK, announces that David Wolffe will today step down as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") but will continue to support the Company across a transition period as needed. David has contributed significantly to Pod Point's strategy, built a stronger finance function, and helped guide the business through a period of significant change. 

David is succeeded by Mike Killick, who has been appointed to the Board as interim CFO for a period expected to be up to 18 months, after which a permanent appointment will be made. Mike is a chartered accountant and an experienced executive, having previously held senior financial and operational roles within several large businesses, including Restore plc, where he was interim CFO until January 2024. With strong experience in strategic financial planning, Mike will provide support to the Board and CEO as the Group continues with the execution of its Powering Up strategy.

Andy Palmer, Pod Point Chair, said: "David has played an important role for Pod Point, helping to steer the business through a period of significant change. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank David for his valuable contribution, hard work and commitment and wish him well for the future.

I am delighted to welcome Mike to Pod Point. He brings a strong set of financial, operational and strategic skills to the Board. I am confident that he will make a strong contribution to our leadership team and the Group."

This announcement is made pursuant to UKLR 6.4.6 of the UK Listing Rules. The following additional information is disclosed under the requirements of UKLR 6.4.8 of the UK Listing Rules in relation to Mike's appointment:

Until 27 February 2017 Mike was a Director of Brantano Retail Ltd, which subsequently entered into administration on 22 March 2017 before its dissolution on 22 June 2018.

This announcement includes inside information as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No. 596/2014.

The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Pod Point is Anita Guernari, Company Secretary.

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About Pod Point

Pod Point was founded in 2009. Driven by a belief that driving shouldn't cost the earth, Pod Point is building the infrastructure needed to enable the mass adoption of electric vehicles and to make living with an EV easy and affordable for everyone. As at 30 June 2024, the company has an installed base of more than 242,000 communicating charge points on its network in the UK and is an official charge point supplier for major car brands.

Pod Point works with a broad range of organisations and customers to offer home and commercial charging solutions.

Pod Point is admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PODP."