The Restaurant Group plc announces that Alex Gersh, an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and the Chair of the Audit Committee, has informed the Board of his decision to step down as a Director with effect from 1 July 2023 due to other work commitments. Alex joined the Board on 23 February 2021 and is currently also a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Loraine Woodhouse, who has been a member of the Board since 4 July 2022, will take over the role of Audit Committee Chair following Alex's departure, with effect from 1 July 2023.