Marston’s has appointed Stephen Hopson as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO).

He will succeed Hayleigh Lupino who is leaving the pub and brewing company to pursue a new opportunity outside of the group.

Hopson is joining Marston’s from Topps Tiles where he has served on the executive team and board as CFO since November 2020. He has more than 10 years of senior leadership experience across the leisure and retail sectors, including as director of central finance for Western Europe at Molson Coors Beverage Company, and five years of finance director roles at Travis Perkins.

The pub group has confirmed that Hopson will join the company and its board on 8 September. Lupino will remain with Marston’s until 27 September, the end of the company’s financial year, to ensure an orderly transition.

Marston’s CEO, Justin Platt, said: “On behalf of the whole Marston’s team, I’m delighted to welcome Stephen to the business. He has a wealth of experience which will benefit the group as we drive forward with our strategy as a leading pure-play hospitality business, delivering increasing returns for our shareholders.

“Once again I’d like to express my sincere thanks to Hayleigh for her many years of service to Marston’s and wish her every success in her new role.”

Hopson added: “I am excited to be joining Marston’s in this period of significant momentum for the business. I look forward to working with Justin, the board and the wider team to capitalise on the opportunities ahead, as together we extend Marston’s track record of sustainable growth and deliver value to all our stakeholders.”

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