Zotefoams announced the appointment of Ronan Cox as Group CEO Designate. Ronan will join the Company on 2 April 2024 and succeed David Stirling as Group CEO at the conclusion of the 2024 AGM, due to be held on 22 May 2024. Following his stepping down from the Board, David will remain to ensure a smooth transition until 31 October 2024.

Ronan has extensive international leadership experience, most recently as President of Performance Materials at Coats Group plc. Ronan is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in driving business transformation and growth. Most recently, he served as interim CEO for Lontra, and President, Performance Materials for Coats Group plc.

Ronan also built and led the innovation teams across the Coats group with a focus on the transition to sustainable and circular product solutions. Ronan held a number of other executive roles in Coats, which he joined in 1995, including Chief Transformation Officer, Regional CEO EMEA & Americas, Regional CEO South East Asia and Managing Director in several regions, including Europe and North Africa. Ronan has a Bachelor's degree in Information Management and Economics from Queen's University, Belfast and has completed an international Executive Business Programme with INSEAD in France and Singapore.