Directorate Change

AO World plc

Directorate Change

Appointment of a new Independent Non-Executive Director

AO World plc is pleased to announce that Sophie Tomkins has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 September 2025. 

Sophie brings extensive board-level experience, currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Wilmington PLC, Virgin Wines UK PLC, and System1 Group PLC and was previously a Non-Executive Director of Hotel Chocolat Group plc, the SnowFox Group, Cloudcall Group plc and Proactis Holdings plc.  Her background in finance, combined with a strong commitment to customer service excellence, will be a valuable asset to AO.  Sophie will join the Board's Audit and Nomination Committees, with a view to her succeeding Shaun McCabe as AO's Audit Committee Chair over time, as part of AO's succession planning.

Commenting on the appointment, Geoff Cooper, Chairman of AO, said

"We are delighted to welcome Sophie to the Board. Her broad experience across listed companies and financial markets will be valuable as AO continues to deliver on its strategic objectives."

No further information is required to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13 (2)-(6).

Enquiries:

AO World plc

Julie Finnemore

Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)1204 672400