16 March 2017

Ascential plc

External Directorship

Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL.L), the global, business-to-business media company ("the Company") with a focused portfolio of market-leading events and information services brands, today announces that Gillian Kent, a non-executive director of the Company, has been appointed a non-executive director of Mothercare plc with effect from 16 March 2017.   

This announcement is made in accordance with Rule 9.6.14 of the UK Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Louise Meads                  +44 (0) 20 7516 5042

Company Secretary