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Board Appointment
Board Appointment.
About this update from Northern Bear Plc
9 May 2025 Northern Bear plc (" Northern Bear " or the " Company ") Board Appointment Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR), the AIM quoted group of companies providing specialist building and support services headquartered in Northern England and serving customers across the UK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julian Davis to the Board as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Background on Julian Davis Julian brings extensive financial and sector-specific experience to Northern Bear. He began his career at KPMG, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. During this time, he worked closely with both listed and privately owned businesses across a range of sectors. Subsequently, Julian served for ten years as CFO at Strata Homes Limited, a prominent regional residential developer. As a key member of the executive team, he was responsible for shaping and delivering strategic initiatives and driving financial and operational performance. Following a 12-month career break after leaving Strata Homes Limited, Julian joins Northern Bear with significant experience in the construction, contracting and housebuilding sectors. Simon Carr CBE, Non-Executive Chairman of Northern Bear, commented : "On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Julian as our new Chief Financial Officer. He brings significant industry experience having worked with successful construction companies both in an advisory and operational capacity. I am confident that Julian will make a significant contribution to Northern Bear's future growth." Further information on Julian Davis' appointment : The following details in relation to the appointment of Julian Davis to the Board are disclosed in accordance with AIM Rule 17 and Schedule 2(g) of the AIM rules for Companies. Julian Nigel Davis (aged 50) has held the following directorships and/or partnerships in the past five years: Current Directorships/Partnerships Former Directorships/Partnerships (last 5 years) HG Advisory Ltd Beverley South Developments Limited Checkhire Limited Franzsigel Goldenmane Limited Greathome Properties Limited Harrogate Town AFC Limited Harrogate Town AFC Sports and Education Centre Limited Hornthorpe Developments Limited Ignite Homes Limited Jam Regeneration Limited Stampearth Limited Strata Developments Barnsley West Limited Strata Homes (Guiseley) Strata Homes (Wath) Strata Homes Group Limited Strata Homes Holdings Limited Strata Homes Limited Strata Homes Midlands Limited Strata Homes West Midlands Limited Strata Homes Yorkshire Limited Strata Land & Developments Limited Strata Plus Limited Strata Regeneration 2009 Limited Strata Regeneration Limited Strata Sterling Barnsley West Limited Tygart Limited Weaver Developments (Woodfield Plantation) Limited Mr. Davis has no direct or indirect holdings in the Company's share capital. Other than the information contained within this announcement, there is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to AIM Rule 17 or Schedule Two, paragraph (g) (i)-(viii) of the AIM Rules for Companies. For further information, please contact: Northern Bear PLC John Davies - Executive Director +44 (0) 166 182 0369 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser) James Harris James Bellman David Asquith +44 (0) 20 7409 3494 Hybridan LLP (Nominated Broker) Claire Louise Noyce +44 (0) 20 3764 2341