WH Smith identifies new executive chairman

The Board of WH Smith has announced its intention to appoint Leo Quinn as executive chairman with effect from 7 April 2026.
The appointment will be subject to shareholder approval.
Quinn has more than 20 years’ experience as CEO of UK publicly quoted companies, most recently as group chief executive of Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest infrastructure company.
In each case he has led significant business transformation, driving sustained cashflows and strong shareholder returns, includ