Big Technologies (BIG): CEO succession
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29 Jun 2026 · Acting CEO in place, search under way · +4% until the next step
the Board is pleased to announce that Charles Lewinton will assume the role of Acting CEO whilst a formal search process is conducted for a permanent successor.
31 Jul 2026 · Johnson left; Lewinton acting CEO; search ongoing · −2% until the next step
The Company, with assistance from the Nomination Committee are undertaking a formal process to find a permanent CEO and will provide further information as required.
14 Sep 2026 · Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined · −4% since
Following the appointment of Charles Lewinton as Acting CEO, the Group's leadership has been streamlined, with a smaller number of globally accountable leaders in the business.
CEO succession
Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined
Next: permanent CEO appointment
Every step · 3
- 29 Jun 2026 Acting CEO in place, search under way – the Board is pleased to announce that Charles Lewinton will assume the role of Acting CEO whilst a formal search process is conducted for a permanent successor. ↗
- 31 Jul 2026 Johnson left; Lewinton acting CEO; search ongoing – The Company, with assistance from the Nomination Committee are undertaking a formal process to find a permanent CEO and will provide further information as required. ↗
- 14 Sep 2026 Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined – Following the appointment of Charles Lewinton as Acting CEO, the Group's leadership has been streamlined, with a smaller number of globally accountable... ↗
What is happening
Big Technologies: CEO succession – Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined. ['Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined']
- In short
- Ian Johnson, CEO since May 2025, announced his retirement on 29 June 2026 and left on 31 July 2026. Charles Lewinton, a 14-year insider, is Acting CEO while a formal search runs. The H1 results add a streamlined executive team and a guidance upgrade under his lead, but no permanent CEO has been named.
- Announced
- 29 Jun 2026 · Acting CEO in place, search under way
- Latest
- 14 Sep 2026 · Acting CEO in place; leadership team streamlined
- Departed
- Ian Johnson resigned as Director and CEO, effective 31 July 2026, after about 16 months
- Acting CEO
- Charles Lewinton, 14-year insider, running the CEO role since June 2026
- Search
- Formal process with the Nomination Committee; no permanent CEO named
- Lewinton shares
- 1,187,796 new shares issued at nil price, final Growth Share Plan exchange; admission expected 5 August 2026
- Team changes
- Mike Johns COO and CFO; Sarah Bodel CCO; Chris Jakeman CTO
What comes next
permanent CEO appointment.
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