– UK, Wolverhampton – Marston’s PLC (LON: MARS) today announced the appointment of Nick Varney to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 July 2022.
“I am delighted to welcome Nick to the Marston’s Board. Under his stewardship, Merlin Entertainments has become a world-class international business with customer experience at its core, delivering digital transformation through customer-friendly platforms. This, together with his brand-building insight and expertise in building a diverse portfolio of family-based leisure brands and attractions, will be invaluable to Marston’s at this exciting juncture. We very much look forward to working with Nick and benefitting from his highly complementary skillset.” said Board Chair, William Rucker.
Nick Varney will also join the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
About Nick Varney
Nick Varney has over 30 years of experience in the Leisure industry and was appointed CEO of Merlin Entertainments in 1999.
Having started his career in consumer goods marketing, initially with Nestle Rowntree (1984-1988) and then with Reckitt & Colman plc (1988-90), he went on to hold senior positions within The Tussauds Group (Pearson PLC), before becoming Managing Director of Vardon Attractions and a Main Board Director of Vardon plc (1995 to 1999).
In 1999, Nick led the management buyout of Vardon Attractions to form Merlin Entertainments, driving the company’s dynamic growth strategy through several private equity partnerships and a successful IPO in 2013 as an FTSE250 constituent company through to its subsequent privatization in 2019. Merlin continues to grow under his leadership and currently operates 136 theme parks and attractions, as well as hotels and holiday villages in 24 countries across four continents.
In addition, Nick is a Board member of UK Hospitality, the trade body representing the UK’s hospitality and tourism industry.
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