Big Yellow Group PLC Non-Executive Director Appointment (1248D)

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Big Yellow Group PLC

29 January 2018

29 January 2018

Big Yellow Group PLC

("Big Yellow" or "the Company")

Non-Executive Director Appointment

Big Yellow Group PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anna Keay as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2018.

Dr. Anna Keay has been CEO of the Landmark Trust since 2012, operating a portfolio of 200 historic buildings let for holidays. She has a PhD from London University, starting her career at Historic Royal Palaces and from 2002 to 2012 she was Curatorial Director of English Heritage. She was a trustee of Leeds Castle Foundation from 2009 to 2016. She writes and broadcasts widely, presenting on history and buildings for Channel 4. She is a member of the National Trust Collection and Interpretation Advisory Group and is a Governor and Chair of the Buildings and Projects Committee at Bedales School.

Anna will serve on the Company's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.

Aside from the information set out in the announcement above, no further information is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

Nicholas Vetch, Executive Chairman commented

"We are delighted to welcome Anna to the Board. It is important for Boards to have different and diverse perspectives and experiences and Anna will bring those qualities to Big Yellow and will be a significant addition to the Company."

Enquiries:

   James Gibson Chief Executive Officer                                                  01276 477811 

John Trotman Chief Financial Officer 01276 477811

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