The Rank Group Plc

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Directorate change

The Rank Group Plc (“Rank” or “Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Harris as Group Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Board director with effect from 1 May 2022. As announced on 17 November 2021, Simon Hay, currently Director of Group Finance, will be interim CFO with effect from 1 January 2022 and will continue in that role until Richard joins the Group.

Richard will join Rank from Foxtons Group plc, London’s leading estate agency, where he has held the role of CFO since June 2019. During his time with Foxtons, Richard helped navigate the business through the financial impact of the pandemic, led a broad range of M&A activities, and delivered significant cost improvement across the business. Prior to joining Foxtons, Richard was Group Financial Controller for Laird plc having previously spent 11 years at Marks and Spencer plc in a number of senior finance roles.

John O’Reilly, Chief Executive of Rank, commented:

“I am delighted to announce Richard’s appointment as our incoming Group CFO. His extensive experience across a number of senior financial and operational roles will be invaluable as we continue to deliver the next phase of Rank’s transformation plan. I look forward to welcoming Richard into the Group in 2022.”

Richard Harris, incoming Group CFO, said:

“I am delighted to be joining Rank at this exciting time in the Group’s journey. I have enjoyed meeting various members of the team and look forward to working closely with them, John and the Board to deliver the Group’s strategy.”

The Group confirms that there is no further information to be disclosed under the requirements of Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

Contacts:
The Rank Group Plc	Tel: +44 1628 504 303
Sarah Powell, Investor Relations Luisa Wright, Company Secretary
FTI Consulting LLP (PR adviser to Rank)
Edward Bridges	Tel: +44 20 7269 7147
Alex Beagley	Tel: +44 20 3727 1045

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