26th Jun 2025 16:49
(Alliance News) - Marston's PLC on Thursday said it has appointed Topps Tiles PLC chief financial officer Stephen Hopson as its own CFO.
The Wolverhampton, England-based based operator of 1,333 pubs across the UK said Hopson will succeed Hayleigh Lupino, who is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity.
Hopson has served on the executive team and board of Leicestershire, England-based tile retailer Topps Tiles since November 2020.
Hopson will join the board on September 8. Lupino will remain until the end of the financial year at the end of September to ensure an orderly transition.
"On behalf of the whole Marston's team, I'm delighted to welcome Stephen to the business. He has a wealth of experience which will benefit the group as we drive forward with our strategy as a leading pure-play hospitality business, delivering increasing returns for our shareholders," said Chief Executive Officer Justin Platt.
Shares in Marston's closed down 1.8% at 41.00 pence in London on Thursday afternoon.
By Michael Hennessey, Alliance News reporter
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