Royal Mail has this morning announced that director Simon Thompson will become its new chief executive.
The former Apple executive will move into the top seat today, with interim chief Stuart Simpson to leave at the end of January.
Simpson has been managing the firm on a temporary basis since May, when Rico Black quit.
Thompson, who joined Royal Mail as a non-executive director in 2017, said: “Against the backdrop of a challenging year, our colleagues have once again demonstrated the invaluable service they provide for our communities up and down the country.
“Looking ahead, we need to build on the great trust we have on the doorstep. We need to develop a razor-sharp focus on the customer, making sure our services are delivering exactly what our customers need and want. And we need to explore new opportunities for growth.
Royal Mail Plc Announces Senior Executive Appointments
LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Royal Mail plc (RMG.L) announced that Simon Thompson, Non-Executive Director of Royal Mail plc, becomes Chief Executive of the UK business, effective January 11. Stuart Simpson, who has been acting as interim Chief Executive of the UK business since May 2020, will leave Royal Mail at the end of January. Keith Williams, who has been acting as interim Executive Chair of the Group since May 2020, will revert back to being Non-Executive Chair.
Mick Jeavons, interim Chief Financial Officer for the Group, will continue in that position on a permanent basis and will join the Royal Mail plc Board as an Executive Director.