Midwich Group plc has confirmed the appointment of Kevin Quinn as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Quinn is scheduled to join the board on August 1, 2026, and will take over from Andrew Herbert as non-executive chair after a transition period, the company said.
Quinn brings a lengthy record of senior financial leadership across business services, healthcare and professional services. He served as chief financial officer of Berendsen plc for more than 12 years until 2017. Earlier in his career he held senior finance roles at Amersham plc and worked as an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In addition to his CFO experience, Quinn has held several non-executive positions, including chairman of Marlowe plc, audit committee chair of Benchmark Holdings plc, and chairman of the Business Services Association. These roles underline his governance and financial oversight credentials, which the board highlighted as relevant to Midwich's next phase.
The Group's chief executive, Stephen Fenby, welcomed Quinn's appointment and thanked outgoing chair Andrew Herbert for his contributions. Fenby was quoted saying: "I am delighted to welcome Kevin to the Board and look forward to working with him in the next phase of the Group’s development. I would like to thank Andrew Herbert, who has provided the Board with astute guidance since our IPO in 2016, and has been a strong sounding board for the executive management team. I wish him all the best for the future."
Quinn also commented on his appointment, stating: "I am delighted to be joining Midwich Group as Chair. The Group has built a strong market position and has significant opportunities for continued growth. I look forward to working with the Board, Stephen and the wider management team to build on this momentum, strengthen the Group’s market-leading position and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders."
Context and implications
The appointment represents a planned leadership succession for the AIM-listed company, with a named incoming chair and a defined start date for board membership. Quinn's background combines long-standing operational finance experience and non-executive governance roles, which the company and its chief executive have emphasised as complementary to the executive team.
While the statement highlights growth opportunities and continuity of leadership, the announcement is primarily corporate governance news rather than an operational or financial update. Market participants evaluating Midwich will note the board-level change and the credentials of the incoming chair as part of their assessment of stewardship and oversight.
Summary of facts
- Kevin Quinn appointed independent non-executive director and chair designate.
- Quinn to join Midwich's board on August 1, 2026 and will succeed Andrew Herbert after a transition period.
- Quinn's background includes more than 12 years as CFO of Berendsen plc until 2017, senior finance roles at Amersham plc, and experience as an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
- He has served as chairman of Marlowe plc, audit committee chair of Benchmark Holdings plc, and chairman of the Business Services Association.
- Quotes from CEO Stephen Fenby and Kevin Quinn set expectations around continuity, growth opportunities and delivering long-term shareholder value.