James Cropper PLC announced the appointment of Steve Adams as Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Phil Wild. These changes are with immediate effect. Steve Adams, who is an Executive Director of the Company and Managing Director of the James Cropper Paper Division,joined the Company in 2017 and has a strong commercial background with leadership experience previously gained at 3M in the UK and Europe covering display, traffic and vehicle safety, telecommunications, electronics and energy markets.

Mark Cropper, Chair, paid tribute to the contribution which Phil Wild has made to the business over the past 10 years: Under Phil's leadership, the foundations and prospects of the Group have been transformed. He has overseen step changes in TFP including the acquisition leading to TFP Hydrogen, the creation of Colourform, and the renewal of many of functions. He has also successfully navigated the company through Covid and other challenges and leaves a legacy - not least the team he built around him including Steve - that will be felt for many years to come.