Directorate change

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WH Smith PLC announced board changes effective today, April 7, 2026, following shareholder approval on March 12, 2026. Leo Quinn has assumed the role of Executive Chair, while Andrew Harrison has stepped down from the Board to resume his position as CEO of the Group's UK division.

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WH Smith PLC
07 April 2026
 

 

WH Smith PLC

 

7 April 2026

  

Board Changes

 

Following shareholder approval at the Company's General Meeting on 12 March 2026, Leo Quinn assumes his role of Executive Chair of WH Smith PLC with effect from today.

Andrew Harrison will now step down from the Board with immediate effect and resume his role as CEO of the Group's UK division.

 

 

 

Enquiries:






WH Smith PLC



Nicola Hillman

Media Relations

+44 1793 563354

Mark Boyle

Investor Relations

+44 7879 897687







Brunswick



Tim Danaher


+44 20 7404 5959

 

 

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