6th Sep 2018 10:48
LONDON (Alliance News) - Pub operator Marston's PLC said on Thursday it has appointed William Rucker as chairman with effect on October 1.
Rucker is currently chief executive officer at the UK branch of asset management firm Lazard, a role he has held for 14 years since 2004.
He was once chairman of FTSE 250-listed housebuilder Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC for seven years from 2011 to 2018.
"We are delighted to welcome William Rucker to the board of Marston's as our chairman and look forward to working with him. William brings with him extensive expertise, having advised a broad range of companies and chaired two publicly quoted companies. His skillset will further strengthen our existing board and add significant value in helping Marston's to deliver its future growth ambitions," said Chief Executive Officer Ralph Findlay.
Shares in Marston's were up 1.0% at 90.95 pence on Thursday.
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