Marston’s PLC (LSE:MARS), the pub group, has appointed former Vertu Motors director Ken Lever as its new chairman, replacing Willian Rucker next week.
Lever, who brings experience working in leadership roles at the car dealership, will become non-executive chairman and the hospitality firm on July 8.
It follows the recent hiring of Justin Platt as chief executive in January after the sudden departure of Andrew Andrea, who spent two years at the helm.
Lever has also held a number of senior executive and non-executive positions at UK listed firms, Martson's highlighted, "across multiple sectors including retail, manufacturing, construction, software and business services".
He recently retired from the board of Vertu Motors (AIM:VTU) and serves as non-executive chairman at data company Cirata, formerly known as WANdisco, and waste management firm Biffa.
Marston’s operates 1,370 pubs and employs around 10,000 staff and recently reported a 5.20% increase in revenue, reaching £428.10 million for the half-year ending March 30.