Future PLC CEO Jon Steinberg to exit, shares fall 10%, raising questions on company direction.

Future PLC CEO Jon Steinberg will step down next year to return to the U.S., causing shares to fall over 10%. His exit, after 18 months, follows a 12-month notice period and comes amid a Growth Acceleration Strategy that includes a £25m-£30m investment plan. The company's half-year results showed profit declines due to foreign exchange issues. Steinberg's departure raises questions about the company's future direction as a successor search begins.