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Appointment of director, changes to board committees and planned changes to the board
AVENG LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number: 1944/018119/06)
ISIN: ZAE000302618
SHARE CODE: AEG
("Aveng" or "the Company")
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR, CHANGES TO BOARD COMMITTEES AND PLANNED CHANGES TO THE BOARD
Appointment of a director
In accordance with paragraph 6.71 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited ("Listings
Requirements"), the Board of Aveng ("Board") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Murray
Leslie Coleman OAM as an Independent Non-executive Director with effect from today, 4 June 2026.
Murray is a highly experienced infrastructure, property, and construction leader with over 35 years'
experience leading large, complex contracting businesses, including at Lendlease, where he held senior
leadership and operational roles. At Macquarie Capital, he led major development and advisory
engagements, including on the Sydney Metro Martin Place project, Snowy 2.0, and Sydney Metro West.
He is an experienced non-executive director and chair, with current roles including chair of A.G. Coombs
(a privately owned mechanical services contractor), director of Squadron Energy, and senior adviser
appointed to AustralianSuper. Previous boards include Early Trade, the Victorian Building Authority
(Commissioner), the Starlight Children's Foundation (Chair), the RICS Oceania World Regional Board
and the Property Industry Foundation National Board.
The Board confirms, in compliance with paragraph 6.73 of the Listings Requirements, that a fit-and-
proper assessment has been conducted and that the Board is satisfied with the outcome. Additionally,
the Company confirms that there are no positive statements to report regarding the integrity information
contained in the director's declaration.
The Aveng Board welcomes Murray's appointment and is confident that the Board will benefit from his
strong business leadership experience.
Changes to the composition of Board Committees
Shareholders are further advised that Murray has been appointed as a member of the Risk Committee,
Safety, Health and Environment Committee, Audit Committee, and the Tender Risk Committee.
Planned changes to the Board
Further to the announcement of 30 March 2026, Mr Philip Hourquebie will step down as Chairman of
the Board at the Board's next meeting in August 2026 ("Board Meeting") and will be succeeded by
Graeme Bevans. In addition, Nicholas Bowen will retire from the Board at the Board Meeting.
4 June 2026
Boksburg, South Africa
JSE Sponsor
Valeo Capital (Pty) Ltd
Edinah Mandizha
Company Secretary
Tel: 011 779 2800
Email: Edinah.mandizha@avenggroup.com
Date: 04-06-2026 04:30:00
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