Pub giant appoints new chairman

Marston's chairman William Rucker

Wolverhampton pub group Marston’s has appointed Lazard chief executive William Rucker as its new chairman.

He replaces Roger Devlin, who stepped down after five years following his decision to become chairman of housebuilder Persimmon. Carolyn Bradley has been interim chairman since Devlin’s departure at the end of May.

Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s, said: “William brings with him extensive expertise, having advised a broad range of companies and chaired two publicly quoted companies. His skillset will further strengthen our existing Board and add significant value in helping Marston’s to deliver its future growth ambitions.”

Rucker, who will begin the role on October 1, has previously been chairman of Crest Nicholson and Quintain Estates. He is currently chairman of the UK Dementia Research Institute and a committee member of Cheltenham Racecourse.

Rucker added: “Marston’s is a well-respected business and a leader in its field which is well placed to capitalise on current sector trends with a leading beer business, a balanced, well invested pub portfolio and growing lodge accommodation business.”

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