Hunting PLC (HTG.L, HNTIY) on Monday announced that Chief Executive Officer Jim Johnson has given notice of his intention to retire as a director of the company by mid-2027.
The company said its Nomination Committee has initiated a succession process and will consider both internal and external candidates to succeed Johnson and lead the next phase of growth.
The company said further updates on the search process will be provided in due course.
Johnson joined Hunting in 1992 and became Chief Executive in 2017 and has led the company through a period of transformation, including the execution of its Hunting 2030 Strategy announced in 2023.
Hunting closed trading 1.90% lesser at GBp 465.50 on the London Stock Exchange.
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