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UK's Renishaw names Smiths Group veteran John Shipsey as CFO

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Posted on April 8, 2026

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April 8 (Reuters) - British precision engineering firm Renishaw said on Wednesday that it has appointed John Shipsey as its new chief financial officer and David Grant as permanent chairman. Shipsey,

Renishaw Appoints Former Smiths Group CFO John Shipsey as New CFO

Renishaw Announces Key Leadership Changes

Appointment of John Shipsey as CFO

April 8 (Reuters) - British precision engineering firm Renishaw said on Wednesday that it has appointed John Shipsey as its new chief financial officer and David Grant as permanent chairman.

John Shipsey’s Professional Background

Shipsey, who previously served as CFO of technology company Dyson and engineering firm Smiths Group, and held various senior finance and strategy roles at Diageo, will take up the role of Renishaw CFO from April 13.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)

Key Takeaways

  • John Shipsey joins Renishaw as CFO on April 13; brings experience from Dyson (2005–2017), Smiths Group (since 2018), and Diageo (smiths.com).
  • David Grant, a seasoned academic and non‑executive director at Renishaw since 2012, steps into the permanent chairman role (theofficialboard.com).
  • The appointments come as Renishaw reports record first‑half FY2026 revenue of £365.6 m (+7.1% yoy) and improved margins, reinforcing strategic momentum (uk.advfn.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the new CFO of Renishaw?
John Shipsey has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Renishaw.
When will John Shipsey join Renishaw as CFO?
John Shipsey will take up the role of Renishaw CFO from April 13.
What previous experience does John Shipsey have?
John Shipsey previously served as CFO of Dyson and Smiths Group, and held senior finance roles at Diageo.
Who has been named as Renishaw's permanent chairman?
David Grant has been appointed as the permanent chairman of Renishaw.
Which company announced these appointments?
British precision engineering firm Renishaw announced the appointments.

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