Johnson Service Group PLC's Board announced that Chris Sander is to be appointed CEO with immediate effect. John Talbot remains as Executive Chairman but has informed the Board of his intention to stand down at the end of April 2014.  John has been Executive Chairman for over five years during which time the Group has been transformed.

The group provided earnings guidance for the year ended December 31, 2013. The group expects to announce a full year profit before tax result in line with expectations. Net debt is expected to have reduced to below £25.0 million at the end of December 2013.