Ferrexpo plc announced the appointment of Stuart Brown as an Independent Non-executive Director to the Ferrexpo Board of Directors with effect from 22 October 2023. Mr. Brown is a seasoned mining executive with extensive board level experience. He previously held both CFO and CEO roles at De Beers and its various subsidiaries, where he played a central role in reshaping the group and positioning it for the future.  Most recently, Mr. Brown served as President and CEO at Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and as CEO of Firestone Diamonds Plc, formerly listed on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange where he established a track record of building teams and leading business transformation to develop lean, agile, high performing organisations.

The Company also advises that Mr. Graeme Dacomb will retire from the Board at the end of this year. Mr. Dacomb is currently Chair of the Audit Committee, a position that Mr. Brown will assume from 1 January 2024, ensuring the necessary time for an orderly handover. Mr. Brown is also appointed as a member of the Audit Committee with effect from his appointment to the Board.