Mpac Group plc, a firm specialising in high-speed packaging and automation solutions, has added three business heavyweights to its board.
The three incoming non-executive directors – effective from 1st October 2025 – are Simon Kesterton, CFO of Kier Group plc, a FTSE 250 construction and infrastructure services company; David Squires, CEO of Senior plc, a FTSE 250 engineering company; and Clive Whiley, who was previously non-executive chairman of De la Rue plc.
Sara Fowler is to step down from the board of the Tadcaster-based company, while Doug Robertson also stepped down recently.
Mpac’s share price has climbed more than 7% in early trading this morning (writing at 9.12am) but is down 45% in the year-to-date.
Kesterton, who will chair the audit committee, was previously group finance director at RPC Group plc, a global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, having held senior finance roles at IAC Group, a global automotive supplier, and at Collins & Aikman.
Prior to joining Senior, Squires held senior positions with Cobham plc, Eaton Corporation, BAE Systems/GEC-Marconi and Hughes Aircraft Company (now RTX).
Whiley has over 40 years’ experience in executive and non-executive directors’ roles across a wide range of industries and geographies in regulated and listed companies. He is non-executive chairman of Mothercare plc, and senior independent non-executive director of Griffin Mining Limited.
He was previously chairman of Dignity plc, senior independent non-executive director of Sportech plc and a non-executive director of Grand Harbour Marina plc, Camper & Nicholsons Marina Investments Limited and Stanley Gibbons Group plc.
Andrew Kitchingman, chairman of the board, said: ”I am pleased to welcome Simon, David and Clive to the board of Mpac.
“Collectively and individually these appointments bring a wealth of experience in listed companies operating in many different countries and business environments. All are highly respected business leaders with proven track records and will provide a wealth of experience to support Mpac in delivering future growth.”
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