Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Midwich Group plc announced the appointment of Kevin Quinn as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate, effective August 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew Herbert. Quinn brings extensive senior leadership, financial, and board-level experience from various business services, healthcare, and professional services companies, including his former role as CFO of Berendsen plc for over 12 years and Chairman of Marlowe plc. This strategic appointment is expected to support the Group's continued growth and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
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Midwich Group plc (AIM: MIDW), a global specialist audio visual distributor to the trade market, announces the appointment of Kevin Quinn as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Kevin will join the Board with effect from 1 August 2026 and will succeed Andrew Herbert as Non-Executive Chair of the Group on that date following an orderly transition period.
Kevin has significant senior leadership, financial and board-level experience across business services, healthcare and professional services businesses. He was Chief Financial Officer of Berendsen plc for over 12 years until 2017 and was previously Chairman of Marlowe plc, Audit Committee Chair of Benchmark Holdings plc and Chairman of the Business Services Association. Earlier in his career, Kevin held senior finance roles at Amersham plc and was an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. His experience spans strategic transformation, financial leadership, governance and controls, and M&A and corporate development.
Stephen Fenby, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented:
"I am delighted to welcome Kevin to the Board and look forward to working with him in the next phase of the Group's development. I would like to thank Andrew Herbert, who has provided the Board with astute guidance since our IPO in 2016, and has been a strong sounding board for the executive management team. I wish him all the best for the future."
Kevin Quinn, Chair designate, commented:
"I am delighted to be joining Midwich Group as Chair. The Group has built a strong market position and has significant opportunities for continued growth. I look forward to working with the Board, Stephen and the wider management team to build on this momentum, strengthen the Group's market-leading position and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders."
In accordance with Rule 17 and Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Kevin Quinn (aged 66 years) holds/has held the following directorships/partnerships in the last five years:
| Current Directorships or Partnerships: | Previous Directorships or Partnerships: |
| BPS Assessments and Awards Limited | Marlowe PLC |
| BPS Communications Limited | Benchmark Holdings PLC |
| Mind BLMK | Dunfermline And West Fife Laundry Ltd |
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