National World plc, announces the appointment of David Fordham as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 29 September 2021. David Fordham has extensive newspaper industry experience having held several executive roles in the sector and is currently a director of Iiiffe Media Group Limited David Fordham will not be considered to be independent for the purposes of the UK Corporate Governance Code (and accordingly will not be appointed to serve on any of the committees of the Board).