We’ve announced today to the London Stock Exchange the appointment of our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ian Melling who starts on 11 January 2027. 

Ian will take over from our current CFO Dan Baker, who is stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2027, and Dan succeeds our Chief Executive Officer, Charles Skinner who will become Restore Plc Chair in the New Year.

Ian brings substantial financial management experience to Restore Plc, most recently from Victrex Plc, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from 2022 to July 2026.

Since 2006, Ian has held a number of senior financial and commercial roles including at Smith & Nephew plc.

Ian started his career at Deloitte, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and holds a first-class master’s degree in chemistry from Oxford University. He is a member of the UK Endorsement Board Preparer Advisory Group, which provides technical advice and practical perspectives on international financial reporting standards.

Along with our new CFO, we’ve also announced two new Non-Executive Directors, Nicola Keach and Richard Staveley who have joined Restore Plc’s Board today.

Please see the London Stock Exchange announcement for more details.