Imperial Brands names former Rolls Royce executive John Rishton as new Chair
Imperial Brands has appointed John Rishton as Chair to succeed Therese Esperdy in December 2026. The move follows a period of significant executive changes.
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Imperial Brands PLC announced on January 20, 2026, the appointment of john rishton as its new Chair. john rishton is scheduled to join the board of the United Kingdom
GBbased company on July 13, 2026, before officially assuming the role of Chair on December 1, 2026. This transition marks the second major leadership change for the multinational tobacco company in recent months.












