John Menzies plc announced that Iain Napier, Chairman, has informed the Company of his wish to retire, in line with the reduction of his other plc responsibilities. He will therefore step down following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 20 May 2016. The board appointed Dermot Jenkinson, currently a non-executive Director of the Group, will become Interim Chairman and will run the process to appoint a permanent successor. Dermot has significant experience of the John Menzies Group and has held a number of other Board positions in his career.