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WH Smith draws up plans to find a new chairman, Sky News reports

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Posted on January 11, 2026

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· Last updated: January 20, 2026

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Jan 11 (Reuters) - Travel retail group WH Smith is drawing up plans to find a new chairman amid a battle to restore investors' faith in the company, Sky News reported on Sunday. The search for two new

WH Smith Plans to Appoint New Chairman Amid Investor Concerns

WH Smith's Leadership Transition

Jan 11 (Reuters) - Travel retail group WH Smith is drawing up plans to find a new chairman amid a battle to restore investors' faith in the company, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Current Board Challenges

The search for two new non-executive directors is expected to lead to the recruitment of a candidate capable of replacing Annette Court within about 18 months, Sky News said.

Timeline for New Appointments

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

Replacing Annette Court

(Reporting by Mihika Sharma in BengaluruEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

WH Smith is planning to appoint a new chairman.
The search is part of efforts to regain investor confidence.
Two new non-executive directors are also being sought.
Annette Court's replacement is expected within 18 months.
Sky News reported the leadership changes.

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