Greggs welcomes ex-Tesco finance chief as non-executive director

Greggs appoints Richard Smothers to fill board role

The board of Greggs plc has announced the appointment of Richard Smothers as an independent non-executive director, effective from 1 February 2026. Smothers will assume the role of chair of the audit committee from 6 March 2026 and will join the audit, nominations and remuneration committees on appointment. Smothers served as chief financial officer of Greene King until early 2025. His other prior experience includes holding the position of CFO …

Former Tesco finance boss joins Greggs

Greggs has announced the appointment of Richard Smothers as an independent non-executive director, effective from 1 February 2026. He will take on the role of chair of the audit committee…

Greggs appoints Richard Smothers as non-executive director

Greggs has appointed Richard Smothers as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 1 February 2026. Smothers will take on the role of chair of the audit committee from 6 March 2026 and will join the audit, nominations and remuneration committees on appointment. He was chief financial officer of pub operator Greene King until early 2025. His previous roles include chief financial officer at Mothercare and director of group finance a…

Greggs hires ex-Greene King CFO amid board changes – Northern Financial Review

Newcastle-based Greggs announced the appointment of former Greene King CFO Richard Smothers as an independent non-executive director, effective from February 1, 2026. Smothers will assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee from March 6, 2026, and will join the Audit, Nominations and Remuneration Committees on appointment. Kate Ferry, non-executive director and current chair of the Audit Committee, will retire from the Greggs board on March…

Greggs welcomes ex-Tesco finance chief as non-executive director

Greggs has appointed former Tesco finance boss Richard Smothers as a new independent non-executive director, effective 1 February 2026. Smothers is set to assume the position of chair of the audit committee from 6 March. He will join the audit, nominations and remuneration committees upon appointment. The food to go retailer’s non-executive director and current chair of the audit committee, Kate Ferry, will step down from the board on 6 March.  …