Equiniti Group PLC (LON:EQN) announces the appointment of Andrew Peeler as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 1 August 2021. In this role, he will succeed John Stier.

Andrew Peeler is an experienced and highly skilled PLC CFO with a track record of delivery in blue chip companies including Unilever, Cadbury Schweppes, Premier Foods, Bupa and Yodel. He has been the interim CFO of Mitie PLC since December 2019.

John Stier will step down as Chief Financial Officer and as a Director with effect from 1 August. He will remain with the business for a period to facilitate a handover.

Philip Yea, Chairman, said:

“I should like to thank John for his unwavering commitment over his time with the Company, and particularly his support over the last twelve months. We wish him every success as he starts this new phase in his life.”

Andrew Peeler, incoming CFO, said:

“I am thrilled to be taking up the position of Equiniti CFO. I am looking forward to working with Paul Lynam and the strong and experienced team that has led the business to date. I am excited about the significant opportunities open to Equiniti and leading the strong finance team built by John Stier over the past six years.”