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RNS Number : 9468Q Vp PLC 02 February 2026
2 February 2026
Vp plc
('Vp', or the 'Group')
CEO Transition Update
Further to the announcement made on 19 December 2025,
(https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/VP./ceo-appointment/17381591)
Vp, the specialist equipment rental group, confirms that Alice Woodwark has
today assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, following Anna Bielby's
decision to step down as CEO.
Anna will remain with the Group in an advisory capacity until 31 March 2026,
to allow a seamless and orderly transition.
Jeremy Pilkington, Executive Chair of Vp, commented:
"I am very pleased to welcome Alice to Vp today. Our strategy to deliver
growth through operational excellence, greater group-wide collaboration and a
focus on specialist, higher return markets remains clear. I look forward to
working with Alice and our exceptional team to continue the momentum we have
built under Anna's leadership."
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For further information:
Vp plc
Jeremy Pilkington, Executive Chair Tel: +44 (0) 1423 533 400
www.vpplc.com (http://www.vpplc.com)
Media enquiries:
Sodali & Co
Justin Griffiths / Nick Johnson / Amy Gibson Tel: +44 (0) 2039 840 163
vp@client.sodali.com
Notes to Editors
Vp plc is a specialist equipment rental business providing equipment, people,
services and support for specialist projects. It focusses on niche sectors
principally in the Infrastructure, Construction, Housebuilding and Energy
markets in the UK and overseas. Businesses include: Groundforce, TPA, Torrent
Trackside, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, MEP Hire, CPH, UK Forks, Airpac Rentals
and Tech Rentals. Vp Rail is the Group's integrated rail solution providing
customers with direct access to all of Vp's rail specialisms through a central
team.
Our approach to environmental and social impact is guided by our core values
and responsible business framework, for more information go
to: www.vpplc.com/esg-and-governance/
(http://www.vpplc.com/esg-and-governance/)
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