Tekmar Group plc announced Richard Turner will join the Group as Chief Executive Officer at the start of September 2024. Richard has considerable experience as a CEO in the offshore energy sector, including offshore wind, with a strong track record of driving profitable growth in these roles. Richard joins from Geoquip Marine, where he was CEO since October 2022.

Geoquip Marine specialises in global offshore geotechnical site investigation and data acquisition in the offshore energy and renewables markets. During his time at Geoquip Marine, Richard developed and executed a clear strategy delivering significant revenue and profit growth in an accelerated period of twelve months, through business change and driving operational and commercial excellence. Prior to Geoquip, Richard was CEO of BEL Valves and President and CEO of JDR Cable Systems. Prior to joining JDR, Richard was Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Technip Umbilical Systems. Richard is also a Commissioner of the Port of Blyth.

Alasdair MacDonald, current CEO of the Group, will transition to a role as Executive Director where he will support the CEO transition and value creation through both organic efforts and through Group M&A. It is anticipated that Alasdair will assume these responsibilities for six months effective from the start of September 2024, after which he will move to be a Non-Executive Director of the Group. Alasdair will remain as CEO until Richard's appointment. The following additional information is provided with regards to the appointment of Richard John Turner, aged 45, in accordance with AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies: Current Directorships/partnerships: Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Ltd; Port of Blyth; Elan Solutions Ltd; Volkscentre Ltd; GQM Services Ltd. Directorships/partnerships within the last five years: BEL Valves Ltd. .

There are no further disclosures required to be made in respect of the appointment under AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.