Renishaw plc (RSW.L), on Wednesday, announced John Shipsey has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective April 13.
Shipsey brings prior CFO experience from roles at Dyson Ltd., Smiths Group plc, and Featurespace Ltd., and has also held finance and strategy roles at Diageo plc.
The company also appointed Sir David Grant as permanent Chair with immediate effect for a period of up to two years.
Additionally, Juliette Stacey has been appointed Senior Independent Director with immediate effect.
The company said the search for a long-term Chair and an additional independent non-executive director is ongoing.
Previously, Allen Roberts served for over 40 years and had been finance director since 1980 and stepped down in 2025. Rob Macdonald was appointed Interim Group Finance Director from Dec 2025. The company said it was searching for a permanent CFO.
On Tuesday, Renishaw closed trading 1.64% lesser at 3,546 on the London Stock Exchange.
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