Halma plc announced that Andrew Williams has decided to retire as Group Chief Executive next year, after 18 years in the role. He will be succeeded by Marc Ronchetti, Chief Financial Officer, who is appointed as Chief Executive Designate. Andrew joined Halma in 1994 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2005.

Since then, the Group has delivered consistently strong returns for its shareholders. Marc joined Halma in 2016 as Group Financial Controller and was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in 2018.Marc has played a vital role in protecting and evolving the elements of Halma's Sustainable Growth Model, articulating its purpose and culture, and overseeing around 30 acquisitions. Before Halma, Marc was Finance Director of the UK operations of Wolseley plc (now Ferguson plc) and prior to that held various group and divisional roles at Inchcape plc.

Marc will continue as Chief Financial Officer, in addition to becoming Chief Executive Designate, until his successor is appointed. Andrew will continue as Halma's Group Chief Executive and support Marc through the transition process until he takes over as Group Chief Executive on 1 April 2023. A search is underway to identify and appoint a successor to Marc as Chief Financial Officer.