Smiths Group PLC — Board/Management Information 2026

Jun 8, 2026

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Smiths Group PLC

08 June 2026

8 June 2026

SMITHS GROUP PLC ("Smiths")

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

The Board of Smiths is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurence Mulliez as an independent Non‑executive Director, with effect from 1 September 2026.

Laurence Mulliez is currently a Non‑executive Director of Siemens Energy AG. She began her career at BNP Paribas before going on to hold a number of senior executive roles at BP across the USA, Switzerland and the UK, including Global Chief Executive Officer of Castrol Industrial Lubricants. She later served as Chief Executive Officer of Eoxis, an independent renewable energy producer, from 2010 to 2013. Since 2011, Laurence has built extensive non-executive experience across listed industrial and energy companies, including serving as Chair of Voltalia SA until May 2026 and as a Non-executive Director of Morgan Advanced Materials plc between 2016 and 2024.

Steve Williams, Chairman of Smiths, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Laurence to the Board. She brings extensive experience across listed international businesses, alongside a strong track record of driving performance and growth in global industrial and energy sectors. Her governance, strategic and sustainability expertise will add valuable perspective to the Board, while her international outlook and deep understanding of complex, capital intensive businesses are highly relevant as Smiths continues to execute its strategy."

There are no further matters requiring disclosure under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R in respect of Laurence Mulliez's appointment.

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 213800MJL6IPZS3ASA11

Enquiries:

Investor enquiries Siobhán Andrews +44 (0)7920 230093 [email protected]	Media enquiries Tom Steiner +44 (0) 7787 415891 [email protected]
Ana Pita da Veiga +44 (0)7386 689442 [email protected]	Lucy Glover, Director of Governance +44 (0) 207 004 1665 [email protected]

About Smiths

For 175 years, we have been pioneers of progress, engineering a better future. Our strategy is to be a focused, efficient and value creating industrial engineering company operating in the attractive and growing market segments of flow control, thermal solutions, construction and aerospace.

We focus on solving the toughest problems for our customers, helping address critical global needs such as decarbonisation and the ever-increasing demand for process and energy efficiency.

We are pioneers of progress. Engineering a better future, we drive efficiency for customers in mission-critical situations.

We are united by our purpose. It is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for innovative engineering. For more information visit www.smiths.com.

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