Churchill China plc (AIM: CHH), the Staffordshire-based manufacturer and supplier of performance ceramic products to the global hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Michael Cusick as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cusick, currently CFO at AIM-listed packaging manufacturer Robinson plc, will join the board following the completion of his contractual obligations with his current employer. The commencement date is expected during the third quarter of 2027 and no later than October of that year, with an Interim CFO appointed to ensure continuity in the interim period.

Key Points

  • Churchill China plc (AIM: CHH) is a manufacturer and supplier of ceramic products to the hospitality sector worldwide
  • Michael Cusick has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and will join the board following his departure from Robinson plc
  • Cusick's start date is expected in Q3 2027 and no later than October 2027; an Interim CFO will bridge the gap from 20 February 2027
  • Investors should watch for confirmation of the exact start date and any updates on the company's broader strategic development under the new finance leadership

Michael Cusick Brings AIM-Listed Manufacturing and International Finance Experience to Churchill China

Michael Cusick, aged 40, joins Churchill China with a background centred on manufacturing sector finance. He currently serves as CFO at Robinson plc, an AIM-listed manufacturer, and previously held the role of Group Commercial Finance Director at the same company. Earlier in his career, Cusick spent eight years at building materials distributor SIG plc, holding a range of finance roles and latterly serving as Financial Controller for Mainland Europe, giving him international financial experience relevant to Churchill China's worldwide hospitality market operations. He is a qualified management accountant.

Appointment Follows Michael Cunningham's Resignation and a Thorough Board Selection Process

The CFO appointment follows the resignation of Michael Cunningham, which Churchill China disclosed on 21 August 2026. The company states that a thorough selection process was subsequently conducted before the board settled on Cusick as its preferred candidate. Non-executive Chairman Robin Williams noted in the announcement that the board was specifically impressed by Cusick's experience as a board director and group CFO of an AIM-listed manufacturer. Cunningham is due to depart on 20 February 2027, at which point an Interim CFO will assume responsibility until Cusick formally joins the business.

Interim CFO to Bridge Gap Before Cusick Joins Churchill China's Stoke-on-Trent Operations

To maintain financial leadership continuity, Churchill China confirmed that an Interim CFO will support the business between Michael Cunningham's departure on 20 February 2027 and Michael Cusick's commencement date, which remains to be formally confirmed. The company did not disclose the identity of the Interim CFO in the announcement. Churchill China manufactures and supplies performance ceramic products predominantly to the hospitality industry and operates on a global basis, meaning stable financial oversight during this transitional period is a material operational consideration for investors monitoring the business.