National Express Group PLC announces that Chris Davies, Group Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board of his intention to take up the role of Group Chief Financial Officer at Diploma PLC. The Board has commenced a search to identify a successor. Chris joined National Express in May 2017 as a member of the Board and Group Executive team, and played a key role in setting the Company's Evolve strategy, its strong recovery post pandemic and the ongoing transition of its fleet to zero emission vehicles.

He is subject to a six month notice period and will work with the Board and the Group Executive to ensure a smooth transition.