VP (VP.): CEO succession
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27 Nov 2025 · Recruitment in progress · +6% until the next step
The CEO recruitment process is in progress with a focus on a smooth leadership transition
19 Dec 2025 · Successor appointed; starts 1 February 2026 · −15% until the next step
Alice will assume the role on 1 February 2026, working closely with Anna Bielby for a short handover period to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.
10 Jun 2026 · Diagnostic done; plan in development · +12% until the next step
Further details will be shared within the financial year.
12 Oct 2026 · Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims · +0% since
We will provide further details at our interim results.
CEO succession
Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims
NOV25
Next: further details at interim results in 32 days
Every step · 4
- 27 Nov 2025 Recruitment in progress – The CEO recruitment process is in progress with a focus on a smooth leadership transition ↗
- 19 Dec 2025 Successor appointed; starts 1 February 2026 – Alice will assume the role on 1 February 2026, working closely with Anna Bielby for a short handover period to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. ↗
- 10 Jun 2026 Diagnostic done; plan in development – Further details will be shared within the financial year. ↗
- 12 Oct 2026 Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims – We will provide further details at our interim results. ↗
What is happening
VP: CEO succession – Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims. ['Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims']
- In short
- New CEO Alice Woodwark started on 1 February 2026 and is developing a medium-term plan. The October 2026 update cites an enhanced Executive Committee and continued digital investment, but gives no plan targets. Further details are due with the interim results.
- Announced
- 27 Nov 2025 · Recruitment in progress
- Latest
- 12 Oct 2026 · Plan in development; strategy progressing, details at interims
- CEO
- Alice Woodwark, CEO since 1 February 2026
- Leadership
- Enhanced Executive Committee has strengthened the Group's leadership
- Digital
- Digital transformation programme continues to improve operational efficiency
- Next milestone
- Interim results on 25 November 2026
What comes next
further details at interim results (25 Nov 2026).
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