Matthew Rothwell will join the group, which has brands Vimto and Slush Puppy in its portfolio, no later than 13 April 2026.
He has held senior financial leadership roles across a number of UK-listed consumer facing businesses. After starting his career at Deloitte, he held various senior finance roles at Asda and Sainsbury’s.
He is currently deputy CFO at THG plc, a role he has held for more than eight years. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, having qualified in 2002.
The Nichols Board said it is confident that his expertise and strategic insight will be instrumental in supporting the group’s continued development and growth.
David Taylor, interim finance director, will step down at the end of the month.
Rebecca Hughes, the group’s financial controller, will support the Board Senior Leadership Team as a non-board finance director until Rothwell’s arrival.
Liz McMeikan, chair of Nichols plc, said: “Following a comprehensive and diligent search process we are delighted to announce Matthew’s appointment to the Board. Matthew’s appointment reflects our commitment to attracting high-calibre leadership, and his experience and capabilities align very well with our strategic priorities.
“On behalf of the Board and everyone at Nichols, we thank David for his contribution and exceptional commitment during his interim tenure. We look forward to welcoming Matthew to Nichols and to benefitting from his experience. I have every confidence he will make a significant contribution to the Group’s continued growth.”
Rothwell commented: “I’m excited to be joining Nichols, a business with a proud heritage, iconic brands and a clear strategy for future growth. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to build on this strong foundation and deliver sustainable performance and value for shareholders.”
