Arqiva Financing PLC

Registered Number 08336354

24 April 2025

(the "Company")

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

UK, Winchester -  Arqiva Financing PLC (LON: 20CA) today announced the appointment of Patrick Tillieux as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective April 24, 2025, replacing Mike Darcey who stepped down from the Board last month.

Patrick is an experienced chairman with significant operational and transformational experience. He has 30 years of unique board and C-level executive experience in media, technology and telecoms. He also serves as a corporate advisor and operating partner to private equity firms. Patrick's highly successful professional track record make him an excellent candidate to chair Arqiva.

Scott Longhurst, Interim Chair said:

"After a comprehensive process to ensure we identified the very best candidate to lead Arqiva, Patrick is the unanimous choice of the Board. He has significant experience in chairing boards, developing teams and managing stakeholders and brings a strong transformational and operational track record in large-scale executive roles."

Patrick Tillieux said:

"I am very excited about joining Arqiva as its chair. The company is a hugely important infrastructure partner of key players in the UK and beyond. I look forward to working together with the Board, the chief executive Shuja Khan and his leadership team, and I am committed to building further on the company's strengths and innovation to fulfil its long-term potential and unlock the full value of its unique assets." 

Shuja Khan, CEO said:

"On behalf of the Executive Committee and all our colleagues, I am delighted to welcome Patrick Tillieux to Arqiva. These are exciting times for us as we look to grow and diversify our business, and I look forward to working with Patrick on achieving our strategic goals."