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SIG appoints seasoned finance chief Simon Kesterton as new CFO

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  • SIG plc has named experienced finance leader Simon Kesterton as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director.
  • Kesterton’s appointment includes a significant RSU-based pay package requiring shareholder approval, tying his incentives and tenure closely to investor support.
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SIG appoints seasoned finance chief Simon Kesterton as new CFO

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SIG plc ( (GB:SHI) ) has provided an announcement.

SIG plc has appointed Simon Kesterton as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026, following the planned departure of current CFO Ian Ashton at the end of May. Kesterton brings more than two decades of experience driving strategic change and growth at large listed groups, including previous CFO roles at Kier Group and RPC Group, and currently serves as a non-executive director at Mpac Group.

His remuneration package includes a £500,000 base salary, pension allowance, performance-linked bonus, and a substantial restricted share unit structure, including a one-off recruitment award that is subject to shareholder approval at a General Meeting expected in late May. The board highlights his track record in improving business performance and delivering shareholder value, while his intended share purchase signals alignment with investors, although his right to terminate his contract if the recruitment award is not approved introduces a governance-sensitive condition for stakeholders to consider.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:SHI) stock is a Hold with a £8.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SIG plc stock, see the GB:SHI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SHI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SHI is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak fundamentals—sharp revenue decline, ongoing net losses, and high/rising leverage—despite positive recent free cash flow. Technicals are broadly neutral with only modest improvement signs, and valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend data.

To see Spark’s full report on SHI stock, click here.

More about SIG plc

SIG plc is a UK-based specialist distributor of insulation, roofing, interiors and related construction products, serving builders, contractors and industrial customers across multiple end markets. The company focuses on supplying materials and solutions to the construction and building refurbishment sectors, positioning itself as a key intermediary in the European building materials supply chain.

Average Trading Volume: 1,145,525

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: £89.39M

See more data about SHI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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