Company Announcements

7 February 2023

DeepVerge PLC

("DeepVerge" or "the Company" or "the Group")

Board appointment

DeepVerge (AIM: DVRG), the environmental and life science group of companies that develops and applies AI and IoT technology to analytical instruments for the analysis and identification of bacteria, virus and toxins, is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Andrew Waters FCA as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and as a Director of the Company.

Andrew brings significant experience as a CFO of both public and private companies in the healthcare and life sciences field, including most recently at AIM quoted Venture Life Group plc.  Andrew has a Physics degree from Imperial College and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

As part of the process of strengthening the Board, a further independent Non-Executive Director will be appointed as soon as practicable.

Dr Nigel Burton, interim CEO DeepVerge plc, commented:

I'm pleased to welcome Andrew to the Board. In October 2022 we committed to strengthening the Board, including recruiting a new Group CFO, and are pleased to have been able to make this appointment in just over three months. As we seek to grow the Company through a combination of organic growth, joint ventures and collaborations, Andrew is a welcome addition to the Board with his relevant international financial and commercial experience.

Additional Disclosures Required under the AIM Rules for Companies

In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Mark Andrew Waters (aged 56) is, or has been within the previous five years, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships:

Andrew Waters does not hold any ordinary shares in the Company.

Save as set out above, there is no further information to be disclosed in respect of Andrew Waters under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules.

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About DeepVerge plc (www.deepverge.com)

DeepVerge is an environmental and life science group of companies that develops and applies AI and IoT technology to analytical instruments for the analysis and identification of bacteria, virus and toxins; Utilising artificial intelligent data analytics to scientifically prove the impact of skincare product claims on skin.