Kelsian Group Limited announced that Chris Smerdon has notified Kelsian of his retirement from the board of directors of Kelsian ("Board") with effect from the end of the 2023 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), planned for 24 October 2023. Chris joined the Board in 2004 and has been the longest serving non-executive director with the company. His decision to retire from the Board reflects his support for Board renewal and succession planning.

A search is now underway for a new independent director following Chris' advice of his planned retirement. At the 2023 AGM Kelsian Chair Jeff Ellison, along with fellow non-executive directors, Neil Smith and Lance Hockridge are due to stand for re-election.