Kingspan Group plc announced that the Chairman Eugene Murtagh, having indicated in last year's Annual Report his intention to retire, will step down as Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Kingspan with effect from the conclusion of this year's Annual General Meeting. In recognition of his enormous contribution to the Group of over 55 years, the Board has awarded him the honorary title of President Emeritus. Jost Massenberg, who was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director in 2018, will be appointed Non-Executive Chairman of the Board following Eugene's retirement. Jost is currently Chairman of VTG Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, and previously held senior roles in ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG and Benteler Distribution International GmbH. Bruce McLennan has notified the Board that he will not be seeking re-election as a Non-Executive Director at this year's Annual General Meeting for personal reasons.