NEXTED GROUP LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2025

Jun 24, 2025

25 June 2025

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ASX RELEASE

Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

NextEd Group Limited (ASX: NXD) ( NextEd ) one of Australia's leading providers of tertiary education services to international and domestic students, is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Andrew Nye as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 July 2025.

Andrew has been serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since 1 May 2025, following the retirement of Michael Fahey in April 2025. During this interim period, Andrew has demonstrated exceptional leadership and has been instrumental in supporting NextEd through a period of strategic transformation and operational improvement.

Andrew brings extensive senior financial leadership experience to NextEd, with a proven track record in corporate leadership, strategic financial management, and transformation. Over an eight-year tenure at ARN Media, he played a pivotal role in key transactions, including the acquisition of ARN Regional, the sale of Adshel to oOh! media, and the demerger of NZME.

Andrew is a Chartered Accountant and started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with a diverse portfolio of listed and multinational companies. His expertise spans financial management, strategic planning, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance across both ASX-listed and private companies.

Mark Kehoe, Chief Executive Officer of NextEd, commented:

"We are delighted to confirm Andrew's permanent appointment as CFO/COO. During his short time as Interim CFO, Andrew has already proven to be a valuable member of our leadership team, demonstrating both the technical expertise and strategic thinking required to support NextEd as we focus on increasing efficiency, strengthening operational performance, and pursuing growth opportunities. I look forward to continuing to work closely with Andrew as we drive NextEd forward into its next phase of development."

About NextEd Group

NextEd Group is one of Australia's largest listed private education providers, delivering high-quality learning experiences through a national campus network across Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, with recruitment offices worldwide. NextEd offers courses across the English Language, Vocational, and Higher Education sectors, spanning industries including business, technology, design, hospitality, health and community services. The Company is committed to unleashing potential through inspiring learning and experiences.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of NextEd Group Limited.

For further information:

Mark Kehoe Chief Executive Officer mark.kehoe@nexted.com.au +612 8355 3820

Lisa Jones Company Secretary lisa.jones@nexted.com.au +612 8355 3820

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Head Office Address: 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007

Phone: 02 8355 3820

ABN: 75 105 012 066

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