Robinson plc announced that Dr. Helene Roberts has been appointed as the new Chief Executive joining the company and the Board effective 4 November 2019. Helene has extensive knowledge of sustainable materials technology, global sales, marketing and innovation and people leadership. Helene is currently a Managing Director at Klockner Pentaplast, responsible for the UK, Ireland and Australian business across four sites, a position she took over after a period as Director of Global Marketing and Innovation.

Her key achievements have been leading and developing the business' sustainable strategy, overseeing structural change to deliver improved results from all areas in the company. Martin McGee, who has served as Robinson plc interim Chief Executive since December 2018, will step down from the Board also effective 4 November 2019.