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title: "REG - Babcock Intnl Group - Directorate change"
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description: "Babcock International Group PLC announced that the Board has confirmed Harry Holt's appointment as Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 31, 2026. This follows the earlier announcement of David Lockwood's retirement from both roles. While Lockwood will step down as CEO and Director on July 31, he will remain with the company until his final retirement at the end of January 2027."
datetime: "2026-07-03T14:26:39.000Z"
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# REG - Babcock Intnl Group - Directorate change

RNS Number : 0383L Babcock International Group PLC 03 July 2026

Babcock International announces the appointment of Harry Holt as Director and CEO

Babcock International Group, the defence company, today announces that, further to its announcement dated 23 January 2026 of David Lockwood's retirement and the succession of Harry Holt as the Company's CEO, the Board has confirmed the appointment of Harry Holt as a Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from 31 July 2026. David Lockwood will retire as a Director and Chief Executive Officer on the same day but will remain with the Company until his retirement at the end of January 2027.

ENDS

For further information:

Andrew Gollan, Director of Investor Relations

+44 (0) 7936 039004

Harry Cameron, Teneo

+44 (0) 20 7353 4200

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