Van Elle Holdings plc announced that Mark Cutler will join the Board and succeed Jon Fenton as Chief Executive Officer no later than October 2018 and, it is hoped, somewhat earlier if prior agreement can be reached. From 2010 to 2014 Mark was Chief Executive at Barhale Construction. On 22 November 2017, Jon Fenton informed the Board at that time that due to a serious medical matter within his close family, he wished to step down and he will be leaving the company on May 18, 2018.

The company has engaged Stephen Christopher Prendergast in the role of acting Chief Executive Officer, reporting into the Board. Jon has agreed to remain available to Steve and the company as a consultant to help ensure a smooth transition period.