VP plc CEO announces departure

The CEO of UK rental company Vp plc, Anna Bielby, is to leave the company on 31 March next year “to pursue interests outside of the corporate world.”

Bielby joined Vp in January 2023 and has been CEO since September that year.

Vp said she had played a “pivotal role in building a strong leadership team, evolving the Group’s strategy and positioning Vp for long term growth.” The company has started the recruitment process for her successor.

Jeremy Pilkington, executive chair, said; “On behalf of the Board and all at Vp, I would like to thank Anna for the significant contribution that she has made. Her leadership and energy have been instrumental in evolving the Group’s strategy and building solid foundations for the future.

Anna Bielby, who became CEO of VPplc on 1 September 2023. (Photo: VP website)

“We respect her decision and are pleased that she will lead the group through this transitional period as we continue to deliver on our strategic objectives.”

Bielby added; “My decision to step down as CEO has not been an easy one. Vp is a great business with a rich heritage and a bright future, and this role has been a pleasure and a privilege.

“I am proud of the significant progress we are making, and I am committed to leading the business over the next six months, working alongside the leadership team and the Board to continue to deliver our strategy.”

Vp will provide a trading update on 10 October 2025.