Fuller’s appoints internal successor as CFO in planned finance leadership transition

An announcement from Fuller Smith & Turner ( (GB:FSTA) ) is now available.

Fuller, Smith & Turner has announced a planned change in its finance leadership as part of its succession strategy, with current Finance Director Neil Smith set to retire at the end of November 2026. Katie Horner, currently Head of Finance and a long-standing senior finance executive at the group, will become Chief Financial Officer Designate from 1 September 2026 before formally succeeding Smith on his retirement.

Horner brings continuity and deep knowledge of Fuller’s operations, having joined in 2018 and played key roles in major transactions including the sale of the brewing division, the acquisition of Lovely Pubs and recent bank refinancing. The board highlighted the move as evidence of successful internal talent development, aiming for a smooth handover that preserves the company’s strong financial position and supports ongoing strategic execution.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:FSTA) stock is a Buy with a £847.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fuller Smith & Turner stock, see the GB:FSTA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FSTA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FSTA is a Outperform.

Fuller Smith & Turner demonstrates strong technical momentum and positive corporate actions, which are the most significant factors driving the score. Financial performance is solid, though improvements in free cash flow and return on equity could enhance the outlook. Valuation is fair, providing a balanced risk-reward profile.

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More about Fuller Smith & Turner

Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC is a premium pubs and hotels operator with an estate of iconic managed pubs, hotels and tenanted inns across the southern half of England. The company focuses on providing fresh, seasonal food, a broad drinks range and quality accommodation, supported by over 5,000 staff across 184 managed pubs and hotels and 153 tenanted inns.

Average Trading Volume: 35,237

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £346.3M

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