Merseyside-based Vimto and soft drinks firm Nichols plc announced that David Taylor will rejoin the company on February 3, 2025, to support chief financial officer Richard Newman, who will be undertaking treatment for cancer.
“David joins as a non-Board finance director, and Richard will remain in his role and on the Board of Directors throughout this period,” said Nichols.
“David was Nichols’ Interim CFO between June 2023 and March 2024, prior to Richard’s appointment, during which time he developed a detailed understanding of the Group.
“David is an experienced Chief Financial Officer of AIM-listed companies, having previously served as the CFO of Churchill China plc for over 30 years.”
Nichols CEO Andrew Milne said: “On behalf of everyone at Nichols, I want to offer Richard and his family our full support and heartfelt best wishes as he undergoes his treatment.
“David is an experienced operator who knows the business well, and we welcome him back to the business to support the finance and company secretarial functions during this period.”