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# [BOARD CHANGE](https://itaconix.com/blog/rns-board-changes-may-2019)

 Written by [Laura Denner](https://itaconix.com/blog/author/laurad) | May 20, 2019 6:52:00 PM

20 May 2019

Itaconix plc ("Itaconix" or the “Company”)

Board Change

Itaconix announces that Mike Townend will step down as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of  
Itaconix with effect from 24 May 2019.

John R. Shaw, CEO of Itaconix, stated: “Mike has served our shareholders with rigor and distinction in guiding the Company from its early stages through to our current position as a leader in bio-based polymers. We thank him for his years of contribution toward our progress and advancement as an emerging technology growth company.”

Mike Townend added: “With a clear growth path and strong management team in place, I leave Itaconix with growing confidence that the Company is well positioned for the future.”

Ends

For further information please contact:

Itaconix                                                                                    +1 (603) 775 4400

John R. Shaw / Michael Norris

N+1 Singer                                                                               +44 (0) 207 496 3000

Richard Lindley / James Moat (Corporate Finance)

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