The Board was delighted to announce the appointment of Tom Lampard, the Group's Property Director, to the Board of Directors of the Group with effect from 6 February 2023. Tom joined Lok'nStore in March 2012, and has worked in a variety of roles across the Group. Since July 2017, Tom has worked in the Group's property acquisitions team, most recently as Director of Acquisitions, sourcing and securing land and buildings to expand the Group's significant new store pipeline.

Tom is an integral member of the management team significantly contributing to the Group's growth over recent years. As part of the board's ongoing review of governance and with immediate effect, Jeff Woyda will become chair of the Audit Committee with Charles Peal becoming a member of the committee.