Marston's PLC has appointed a new chief executive after the present incumbent Andrew Andrea agreed with the board that he will step down following more than 20 years at the firm.
Andrea will be replaced by Justin Platt who will join with effect from 10 January 2024.
William Rucker, chair, will support the management transition in the short interim period with the executive team reporting directly into him.
Platt has over 30 years' experience in hospitality and consumer-facing businesses, having spent the last 12 years at Merlin Entertainments (AIM:MERL), most recently as chief strategy officer and prior to that in a variety of operational leadership roles.
The pub operator said current trading remains in line with management expectations.
Andrea said: “This is the right time for me to step down and I am confident the business is in great shape with strong future potential.”