Marston’s appoints new non-executive director

British pub and hotel operator Marston’s PLC has announced the appointment of Rachel Osborne, who will join the board as an independent non-executive director and chair of the audit committee with effect from 23 January 2024.  

Osborne will join the nomination and remuneration committees at the same time.

Matthew Roberts, who has served as a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee since 2017, will retire from the board with effect from 23 January 2024, after the conclusion of the company’s AGM.  

The board has extended its thanks to Roberts for his contribution and work during his time with the company.

Until last year, Osborne served as chief executive officer of Ted Baker and is currently a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at Ocado Group plc.  

In addition, she is a qualified chartered accountant and brings a wealth of recent and relevant financial, consumer and retail experience to the board, having previously served as the chief financial officer of multiple listed companies including Ted Baker, Debenhams plc and Domino’s Pizza Group. 

William Rucker, chair of Marston’s, said: “On behalf of the board, I am very pleased to welcome Rachel to Marston’s. She brings strong financial and audit experience as well as broader commercial and operational expertise which will add considerable value to our board. 

“I would also like to thank Matthew for his valuable contribution over the past 7 years and wish him all the best for the future.”