NCC : Chairman to step down

19 January 2017

NCC Group

Chairman to step down

NCC Group plc (LSE: NCC or 'the Group'), the independent global cyber security and risk mitigation expert, announces that Paul Mitchell, the Chairman, has notified the Board that he intends to step down on 31 May 2017, the end of the financial year.

Debbie Hewitt, the Senior Independent Director, will take over as Chairman of the Nominations Committee and will lead the search to appoint a new Chairman as soon as practicable, as well as other non - executive appointments to meet the Board's succession plans.

Paul Mitchell, commented:

'I have been involved with NCC Group since its inception, through its IPO on AIM to its current position as a substantial UK-based international technology leader in the cyber security sector. I am very proud of the consistent delivery and rapid growth we have achieved during my 17 years as Chairman.

'However, I have now decided, and agreed with the Board and shareholders, that it is the appropriate time for a new Chairman to be appointed to take the Group forward to the next level.'

Rob Cotton, Group Chief Executive, commented:

'On behalf of the Board and everyone at NCC Group, I would like to thank Paul for his considerable contribution over the last 17 years. We wish him all the very best for the future.'

Enquiries:

NCC Group (www.nccgroup.trust)
Debbie Hewitt - Senior Independent Director	[phone]
Instinctif Partners
Adrian Duffield/Lauren Foster	[phone]