Forterra plc Appointment of new Independent NED (4306P)

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Forterra plc

08 February 2019

8 February 2018

Forterra plc

Appointment of new Independent Non-Executive Director

Forterra plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Niblett to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Vince was previously a Partner at Deloitte where he held a number of senior roles including membership of the UK Board of Directors and Global Managing Director, Audit & Enterprise Risk Services before retiring in May 2015.

During his career at Deloitte, he served some of the firm's most significant public company clients, working with them on commercial and strategic issues as well as providing audit services.

Vince is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Big Yellow Group plc where he is Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Vince will succeed Justin Atkinson as Chairman of the Audit Committee when, as previously announced, Justin becomes Chairman of the Board following the conclusion of the 2019 AGM in May.

Paul Lester CBE, Chairman of Forterra commented: "I am delighted that Vince has agreed to join the Board of Forterra. Vince brings extensive experience from his time at Deloitte and I am convinced he will be a valuable addition to Forterra's Board".

Enquiries

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Paul Lester (Chairman)

Ben Guyatt (Company Secretary)

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Richard Mountain/Nick Hasell

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