Midwich Group, a global specialist audio-visual distributor to the trade market, has announced the appointment of Kevin Quinn as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. Kevin will join the Board with effect from 1 August 2026 and will succeed Andrew Herbert as Non-Executive Chair of the Group on that date following an orderly transition period.
Quinn has significant senior leadership, financial and board-level experience across business services, healthcare and professional services businesses. He was Chief Financial Officer of Berendsen plc for over 12 years until 2017 and was previously Chairman of Marlowe plc, Audit Committee Chair of Benchmark Holdings plc and Chairman of the Business Services Association. Earlier in his career, Quinn held senior finance roles at Amersham plc and was an audit partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers. His experience spans strategic transformation, financial leadership, governance and controls, and M&A and corporate development.
Stephen Fenby, Group Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Kevin to the Board and look forward to working with him in the next phase of the Group’s development. I would like to thank Andrew Herbert, who has provided the Board with astute guidance since our IPO in 2016, and has been a strong sounding board for the executive management team. I wish him all the best for the future,” said
Kevin Quinn, Chair designate, commented: “I am delighted to be joining Midwich Group as Chair. The Group has built a strong market position and has significant opportunities for continued growth. I look forward to working with the Board, Stephen and the wider management team to build on this momentum, strengthen the Group’s market-leading position and deliver sustainable long-term value for shareholders.”
