Johnson Service Group plc announced the appointment of Peter Egan, currently Managing Director of Apparelmaster workwear business, to the Board of Directors as Chief Operating Officer ahead of assuming the role of CEO. Peter's transition to COO will take effect from 1 April 2018, allowing time for him to handover his current responsibilities. Chris Sander remains flexible over the date of his retirement and, in that light, has agreed to remain with the Group until the end of 2018 to ensure a smooth and effective transition to Peter within that period.

Peter John Egan, aged 45 years is currently a director of: Johnsons Apparelmaster Limited and Textile Services Association Limited.