Marks Electrical Chair Marnie Millard stepped down from her role at the end of December, with Darren Bowkett appointed as her successor.
Ms Millard will depart the electricals retailer on 31 December, having joined the board in 2021 as part of the company’s IPO. Mr Bowkett will assume the role of Chair and join the board on 2 January 2026.
Mr Bowkett brings more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing and operations, having spent his career at building materials manufacturer Ibstock Group. Most recently, he served as strategic projects director at Ibstock Brick.
Marks Electrical CEO Mark Smithson paid tribute to Millard’s contribution to the business, describing her as “an integral part of the team” during a period of significant growth.
“Marnie joined the board in 2021 as part of the IPO and has been instrumental in helping the business deliver on its strategic plans as we’ve expanded in recent years,” Mr Smithson said. “She has been a great support to the company, the other directors and me over the last four years, and we are very grateful for her efforts and wish her well for the future.”
He added that the company was “excited to welcome Darren with his operational expertise” and looked forward to him joining the board in the new year.
Ms Millard said she had enjoyed supporting the business through its transition from a family-owned company to a publicly listed one.
“I have enjoyed working with Mark and the team since the listing on AIM in 2021,” she said. “After more than four years in the role, it is the right time to hand over to Darren, who will oversee the next phase of the business’s progress.”
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