Manchester consumer products company PZ Cussons plc said on Monday that its chief financial officer (CFO) Sarah Pollard “will be leaving the business and stepping down from the board to take up a new role.”

Also on Monday, Wilmslow-based pet and vet retailer Pets at Home Group said Pollard will join Pets at Home as CFO and executive director.

PZ Cussons CEO Jonathan Myers said: “I want to thank Sarah for everything she has done in nearly five years with PZ Cussons. 

“She has been a key member of the leadership team and has helped navigate the business through an important phase of its development.

“Along with everyone at PZ Cussons, I wish her all the very best for the next chapter in her career.” 

Cussons said it will announce details of Pollard’s replacement and her departure date in due course.

On September 17, Cussons said it swung to a £6.5 million pre-tax profit for the year to May 31, 2025, compared to a loss of £95.9 million in the previous year.

The maker of Carex and Imperial Leather soap said revenue slipped 2.7% to £513.8 million and dividend per share was maintained at 3.60p.