We’re pleased to share that Simon Bourne is the new Chief Executive Officer of Marshalls plc.

Simon has over a decade of experience with us, including serving as our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. He was appointed as Interim CEO in November 2025. 

Our Chair, Vanda Murray, said: "Simon has been integral to the growth and development of the Group over the last 10 years. His appointment not only supports our desire to accelerate the execution of the Group’s strategy but is deserved recognition of his proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement throughout the Group’s businesses.”

Of his new role, Simon commented: “I am honoured to be appointed CEO of Marshalls. We have a strong group of businesses, built on talented people and a culture that values accountability, service and performance. The disciplined execution of our strategy and strengthening our operational foundations will underpin the sustainable future growth of the Group and will be my immediate focus.”

The news came on the same day as we released our 2025 Full Year Trading Update, demonstrating continued good progress against our strategy during the year. 

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