RNS Number : 2491G
Marston's PLC
11 March 2024
 

MARSTON'S PLC ("the Company")

 

Succession plan to appoint new Chair of the Board of Directors

 

11 March 2024

 

Marston's PLC today announces that following five and a half years as Chair of the Group,  William Rucker has informed the Board of his intention to step down from his role as Director and Chair of the Board with effect from 8 July 2024 in view of his other increased business commitments which include William becoming Chair Designate of the British Land Company PLC with effect from 9 July 2024.

 

The Nominations Committee, led by Senior Independent Director, Octavia Morley, is overseeing a comprehensive search process to appoint his successor.  

 

A further announcement will be made in due course.

 

 

William Rucker, commented:

 

"It has been a real privilege and honour to serve as Chair of Marston's PLC.  I am confident that Marston's is in great shape and in good hands as the Company prepares for the next phase of its development with Chief Executive Officer, Justin Platt at the helm.  I wish Justin and the wider team every success in the future."

 

 

ENQUIRIES:

 

Marston's PLC             via Instinctif

Instinctif Partners          Tel: 020 7457 2020

Justin Platt, CEO

Hayleigh Lupino, CFO

Justine Warren

Matthew Smallwood

Joe Quinlan

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

1.   Marston's is a leading pub operator with a 40% holding in Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company.

2.   It operates an estate of c1,415 pubs situated nationally, comprising managed, franchised and leased pubs.

3.   Marston's employs around 11,000 people.

4.   There are no other details that are required to be disclosed under Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

 

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