Midwich Group Appoints Kevin Quinn as Chair Designate to Succeed Andrew Herbert

Midwich Group plc (AIM:MIDW), a specialist audio-visual distributor, announced it has appointed Kevin Quinn as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Quinn is scheduled to join the board on August 1, 2026, and will take over as non-executive chair from the long-serving Andrew Herbert following a handover period.

Leadership Transition

The appointment marks a significant change in board leadership for the company. Andrew Herbert has served as non-executive chair since Midwich's Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2016.

In a statement, Group Chief Executive Officer Stephen Fenby thanked Herbert for providing the board with "astute guidance" and for being a "strong sounding board for the executive management team" since the company went public.

Incoming Chair's Profile

Kevin Quinn brings a deep background in finance and senior leadership from several public companies. His extensive experience includes:

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• Serving as Chief Financial Officer of Berendsen plc for over 12 years until 2017.
• Chairman of Marlowe plc.
• Audit committee chair of Benchmark Holdings plc.
• Chairman of the Business Services Association.

Earlier in his career, Quinn held senior finance positions at Amersham plc and was an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. This background provides him with significant expertise in financial oversight, corporate governance, and strategy across business services, healthcare, and professional services sectors.

Management Outlook

Looking ahead, Quinn stated he was "delighted to be joining Midwich Group as Chair," citing the company's "strong market position and significant opportunities for continued growth." He added that he looks forward to working with the board and management team to "deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders."

CEO Stephen Fenby welcomed Quinn to the board, stating he looks forward to "working with him in the next phase of the Group’s development."