Over the past three years, Johnson has played a role in driving operational and commercial improvements across Jet Press, as well as forging new supplier partnerships.
From 1 January, Johnson has already assumed decision-making responsibilities in a managing director designate capacity. This gradual handover period ensures continuity and provides the team with the stability needed to achieve our ambitious long-term goals.
While Cusick will officially retire from his role as managing director in April, he will continue to be part of the Jet Press family, transitioning into a non-executive director role. In this capacity, he will offer guidance and support as we continue to build on the strong foundation he has helped establish.
Chairman Olly Guest said: "Steve joined Jet Press just a few years after the UK business was founded in 1985 by my Stepfather Gus Schwarz and Barry Perry. Since then, Steve has played an incredibly pivotal part in the company’s long-term success, in the last 5 or so years stewarding the business through all of the challenges and opportunities that significant world events have thrown at us all.
“It's challenging to convey my own level of respect and appreciation for all that Steve has contributed at Jet Press over the last 36 years. For me personally, due to my stepfather’s health suddenly deteriorating, Steve and Andrew Mitchell have both jumped in and gone over and beyond with their levels of support and guidance during a challenging period.
“Steve’s retirement has been in discussion for some time, he and I have been mindful of the need for effective succession planning to ensure business continuity and having the right team in place to meet our future goals.
“Richard has been with Jet Press for just over three years now, during this time he has contributed towards a great deal of operational and commercial improvements, that I’m confident will play a significant part in meeting our ambitious long-term growth targets."
