Big Technologies appoints Lewinton as acting CEO as Johnson to retire

Big Technologies PLC on Monday said Ian Johnson will retire from his role as chief executive officer at the end of July.

The Rickmansworth, England-based electronic monitoring solutions provider appointed Charles Lewinton as acting CEO as the company will conduct a search process for a permanent successor, in which he will be included.

Outgoing CEO Johnson joined the board of Big Technologies in April 2025, and "oversaw the creation of a robust succession plan across the group, including for the post of CEO," the firm said. He joined the business before the initial public offering 14 years ago.

Johnson said: "I am proud of our achievements over the past year, not least returning the business to growth and increasing contract momentum. Big Technologies and Buddi is a fantastic business with great prospects ahead. I wish the team well and look forward to watching the group go from strength to strength."

Big Technologies shares fell 2.5% to 94.20 pence each on Monday afternoon in London.

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