Directorate Change

Countrywide plc

27 April 2017

Directorate Change

The Board of Countrywide plc is pleased to announce that Natalie Ceeney will be appointed Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 28 April 2017.

Natalie has held various Senior Executive positions and most recently was Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Head of Customer Standards of HSBC UK; and Chief Executive of the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Commenting on the appointment, Peter Long, Independent Chairman Countrywide plc said:

"I am delighted to welcome Natalie to the Board of Countrywide plc. She brings a wealth of experience from a varied business career that spans the financial services sector, health and business services. She has a track record of leading transformation and digitally enabled change in complex and dynamic environments. Natalie's skills and experience will complement the Board."

There is no additional information to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13R of the UKLA Listing Rules in respect of the appointment of Natalie Ceeney.

This appointment is subject to FCA approval.

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