The COO of AIM-listed Next 15 Group plc, Jonathan Peachey, will step down from his role and from the company鈥檚 board at the end of October.
Peachey, who joined in 2018 and became COO the following year, will remain with the business until the end of the financial year in January 2026 as a senior advisor to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
The London-based MarTech says he played a central role in the group鈥檚 growth during his tenure, leading the acquisitions of SMG and Engine and supporting its current simplification process.听
His departure comes amid a leadership shake-up at the data and tech driven consultancy, with long-serving boss Tim Dyson retiring in June after 33 years in charge.
It also follows the firm shutting down its Silicon Valley venturing arm, Mach49, after it uncovered 鈥榮erious potential misconduct鈥� within the subsidiary.听
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鈥淛onathan has made a huge contribution to Next 15 over the past seven years,鈥� said Sam Knights, CEO of Next 15.
鈥淲e are pleased he will remain as senior advisor until year-end to ensure a smooth transition and support the new leadership team as we deliver our growth strategy.鈥�
Peachey added: 鈥淎fter seven fantastic years at Next 15, it feels like the right moment to start a new chapter in my professional life.听
鈥淚鈥檓 proud of the role I鈥檝e played in building a stronger group, developing talented teams, and positioning the business for future success, and I鈥檓 excited about applying what I鈥檝e learned in my next leadership challenge.听
鈥淪am and Mickey are brilliant leaders and I know that they will take Next 15 to new heights. I鈥檓 leaving confident that the businesses and teams I love are in exceptional hands.听
鈥淚鈥檇 like to thank Sam, the board and Tim Dyson for all the generous support they have shown me over the years.鈥�
The London-listed firm currently has a share price of 300p and a market cap of 拢289.65m.
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