Speedy Hire Plc
("Speedy" or "the Company")

Directorate change

Speedy, the UK's leading provider of tools and equipment hire, and services to the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Kavanagh as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2021. Carol will also become a member of the Remuneration Committee from that date.

Carol has over 20 years of experience working in senior public company human resource roles across construction and retail sectors, including as Group HR Director for Travis Perkins Plc from 2007 to 2020. Carol has also held senior positions at Home Retail Group and Safeway Food Stores (now Morrisons).

David Shearer, Chairman, commented:

"I am very pleased to welcome Carol to the Board. She has extensive experience in business transformation and people related matters across relevant sectors which will further strengthen the expertise of the Board and broaden its diversity."

The Company confirms that there is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the UK Listing Rules.

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Notes to Editors: Founded in 1977, Speedy is the UK's leading provider of tools, equipment and plant hire services to a wide range of customers in the construction, infrastructure and industrial markets, as well as to local trade and industry. The Group provides complementary support services through the provision of training, asset management and compliance services. Speedy is certified nationally to ISO27001, ISO50001, ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001. The Group operates from over 200 fixed sites across the UK and Ireland together with a number of on-site facilities at client locations and through a joint venture in Kazakhstan.