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Future plc: Leadership Change
Future plc promoted Kevin Li Ying from CTO to CEO in March 2025; Chairman Richard Huntingford stepped down after 8 years in February 2026. Company faces profit decline of 67% and revenue decline of 8%.
Source: BusinessCloud UK
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 114.6 — Hot (+16.3 vs prior month); EMEA signal share is easing (-3.5pts).
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