FirstGroup plc announces that Graham Sutherland has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search process led by the Nomination Committee of the Board. Graham will join the Board as an Executive Director and take up the role of Chief Executive Officer with effect from 16 May 2022. Graham has an established record in strategic development, as well as in delivering enhanced financial and operational performance and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders.

Graham has held a number of senior leadership positions in organizations that provide critical services to consumer, business and public sector customers across the UK. He was Chief Executive Officer of KCOM Group plc, a LSE-listed telecommunications company, from 2018 until its sale to a Macquarie-managed infrastructure fund.