Board changes at MacFarlane Group

November 25, 2020 Off By Sebastian Reisig

The Board of Macfarlane Group announces today that John Love has chosen to retire as Group Finance
Director on 31 December 2020 and succeeding him in this position will be Ivor Gray whose
appointment will be effective on the 1 January 2021.
John joined Macfarlane Group in 1996 and was appointed Group Finance Director in 1999.
Throughout his career John has worked tirelessly and effectively in helping lead the Group through
recovery, re-positioning and into its current growth phase. The strong financial and market position
the business has today is in large part down to his efforts.
Following an extensive review of both internal and external candidates Ivor Gray, currently Group
Financial Controller and Company Secretary has been chosen by the Board as successor to John Love
as the Group Finance Director. A qualified chartered accountant, Ivor has worked at Macfarlane Group
for 24 years in a variety of financial and commercial roles including Financial Director of Macfarlane
Labels, General Manager of Macfarlane USA and Commercial Director of Macfarlane Packaging
Distribution. Ivor has a wide experience and an in-depth knowledge of the business, making him the
ideal candidate for the role of Group Finance Director.
In order to ensure continuity and a smooth transition of responsibilities, Ivor Gray will be appointed
to the Board of Macfarlane Group with immediate effect, in advance of assuming the Group Finance
Director role. John Love will remain as a director of Macfarlane Group PLC until 31 March 2021 at
which point he will fully retire from the Board.
Commenting on the changes Stuart Paterson, Chairman of Macfarlane said:
“The Board would like to record their gratitude to John Love for his long, dedicated and valued
contribution and specifically for his part in helping to steer the company through the current
pandemic. We wish him a long and happy retirement.
The Board also welcomes Ivor Gray to his new role. His extensive knowledge and experience of the
business will enable an effective and orderly transition and help ensure Macfarlane Group continues
to progress.”