UBM PLC - Directorate Change

19 May 2017

Warren Finegold appointed as Non-Executive Director

UBM plc, one of the world’s leading B2B event organisers, announces the appointment of Warren Finegold as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 19 May 2017.

Warren is the former Group Strategy and Business Development Director of Vodafone Group plc. He spent the first twenty years of his career as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and then at UBS. Warren remains an adviser to the Vodafone Group and from 1^st August 2017 will become a Director of Inmarsat plc. He is also a member of the Supervisory Board of VodafoneZiggo Group Holding BV and Avast Holding BV.

Dame Helen Alexander, Chairman of UBM plc, said “I am delighted to welcome Warren to the Board of UBM. His extensive experience in strategy and technology, as well as his investment banking and capital markets background, will prove invaluable as UBM continues to implement its Events First growth strategy.”

Neither Warren Finegold nor any connected person holds any interest in UBM securities.

There is no other additional information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R in relation to Warren Finegold’s appointment.

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Notes to Editors – About UBM plc

UBM plc is the largest pure-play B2B Events organiser in the world.

In an increasingly digital world, the value of connecting on a meaningful, human level has never been more important.  At UBM, our deep knowledge and passion for the industry sectors we serve allow us to create valuable experiences where people can succeed. At our events people build relationships, close deals and grow their businesses.

Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different industry sectors - from fashion to pharmaceutical ingredients.  These global networks, skilled, passionate people and market-leading events provide exciting opportunities for business people to achieve their ambitions.  

For more information, go to www.ubm.com; for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM.

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