15 May 2015

WILLIAM SINCLAIR HOLDINGS PLC

("William Sinclair" or "the Company")

Board Changes

William Sinclair, one of the UK's leading suppliers of growing media, announces that Peter Williams, its Finance Director, has stepped down from the board of the Company with effect from 14 May 2015. Mr Williams' decision follows his assessment of the particular requirements of the business during the implementation of the Transformation Plan.

Sheryl Tye joins the Company as CFO, on an interim basis. Sheryl has been a CFO, and interim CFO, of a variety of companies including in manufacturing at International Greetings plc, winning "Listed company turnaround of the year", and more recently as an interim at Impellam Group plc. She has considerable experience in transformation programmes, and is joining Stuart Burgin, the CEO, to develop and implement the transformation strategy.  Peter Williams will remain with the Company for a short period to help ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

Commenting on this, Rupert King said "We are very grateful for Peter's work during his time at William Sinclair.  He has contributed significantly to the development of the business over the last ten years, including, in particular, the management of the final settlement with Natural England last year. He leaves the Board with our very best wishes for the future. We look forward to working with Sheryl."

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