PZ Cussons CFO Sarah Pollard steps down for new role
This leadership change at PZ Cussons signifies a period of transition as the company navigates ongoing transformation initiatives.
USA – PZ Cussons has officially announced that Sarah Pollard, their Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be leaving the company and stepping down from the Board after nearly five years in the role.
Pollard joined PZ Cussons in 2019 and has been a vital part of the leadership team, steering the company through a significant phase of strategic transition.
CEO Jonathan Myers expressed his gratitude for her contributions, stating, “I want to thank Sarah for everything she has done in nearly five years with PZ Cussons.”
“She has been a key member of the leadership team and has helped navigate the business through an important phase of its development. Along with everyone at PZ Cussons, I wish her all the very best for the next chapter in her career.”
The company has yet to disclose the exact timing of Pollard’s departure or the identity of her successor, with details expected to be announced in due course.
The departure of a CFO often reflects shifts in corporate strategy or priorities, making this announcement a notable point for investors and industry watchers.
PZ Cussons is a globally listed consumer goods company headquartered in Manchester, UK, with operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Known for brands such as Carex, Childs Farm, Imperial Leather, and St. Tropez, the company emphasizes sustainability and employee well-being as core to its business model and strategic purpose: “For Everyone, For Life, For Good”.
PZ Cussons recently reported a strong 8.0% like-for-like (LFL) revenue growth for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, driven by pricing actions in Africa and robust brand activity in the UK and Indonesia.
Excluding Africa, the rest of the business posted modest 0.3% LFL revenue growth, with volume growth of 0.7%.
However, reported revenue declined 2.7% due to adverse foreign exchange impacts, notably the depreciation of the Nigerian Naira.
Despite the revenue growth, the group’s adjusted operating profit fell by 5.8% to £54.9 million(USD 66.8 million), with the adjusted operating margin slipping 30 basis points to 10.7%.
This decline was influenced by increased marketing investments and a reduced contribution from the PZ Wilmar joint venture, which the company announced to sell in June 2025.
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