Kingfisher Appoints Sebastian Gundel as New Group CEO

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Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as the group's new Chief Executive Officer. Reuters reported that the move is part of a leadership transition at the helm of the European home improvement retailer.

Kingfisher (KGF.L) shares closed at 319.10 pence on October 12, 2026, having traded between a high of 321.40 pence and a low of 316.60 pence during that session. This executive change follows recent economic data showing Eurozone retail sales grew by 0.8% year-on-year on October 6, 2026.