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Creator Finance DirectorSage Group names new CEO
The UK software development company Sage Group has announced that Steve Heer, economics director and short-term operations director, will take on the position of general director from this date.
He was operating partner and head of the Lanza Assistance Group at Apax Partners Personal Foundation. Until a successor is found, Hara will continue to perform the direct duties of money director.
Regarding Hara's new role, Donald Braydon, chairman of the board, said: "We are pleased that Steve has agreed to lead Sage on the right path for the establishment. He has energized the company in recent months as operations director and during his tenure as money director, surprising the board with his sense of purpose and clarity."
AXA appoints Amelie Breitburd as UK and Ireland CFO
The major French insurance company AXA has promoted Amélie Breitbard's position to finance director for England and Ireland, effective January 1, 2019. Breitbard succeeds Bertrand Lafarcha, who holds the same position at AXA France. Breitbard worked for AXA Group for 14 years, last serving as money director for AXA's Asia division. Prior to AXA, he worked for KPMG and Allianz. Claudio Zienal, General Manager, AXA UK & Ireland, said: "Amelie played a key role at AXA Groupe Triumph in Paris and brings important skills and capabilities to our management team. I would also like to thank Bertrand for the excellent job he has done on the wealth and inclusion agenda as Financial Director and Executive Sponsor. I wish all AXA and Ireland employees every success as he begins a fresh and exciting chapter as Monetary Director of AXA France.
British gambling company Rank Group has appointed William Bill Floyd Chief Cash Director, effective 12 November 2018. He takes over as interim Monetary Director from James Pizzi, who will continue as Monetary Controller for the group. Floyd recently took up the role of Monetary Director at Experian, which he joined five years ago. Prior to Experian, Floyd held senior positions at Logica, CGI His other director roles have included at companies such as Group and Capita.
Rank Group looks for future stability with Bill Floydd appointed as new CFO
General Manager John O'Reilly said: "I am delighted that Bill has agreed to join us in setting up the company at this exciting time. I am sure Bill will be of great help to me and the management team in developing the business into the future."
Avon Products in the UK has announced that Samantha Jackson will be promoted from the vice president in charge of the internal audit to the cash and mass function. Timothy Leather, who joins the company on December 3, 2018, will be replaced by her previous job.
Avon Products names head of finance for global operations
Jamie Wilson, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Officer, says Jamie Wilson, Jackson's new role, "Samantha will show a new job that demonstrates the economic leadership of the mass supply chain, IT, marketing, and business functions. I am very happy to be very happy with Aibon and have been preparing for business productivity and improving business.
Kobuham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), the UK Defense and Aerospace Electronics Maker, has assigned Clemo Santamaria as the highest financial manager and a senior vice president.
Cobham reveals new CFO
Santa Maria will supervise the entire financial aspects of the company, including contracts, compliant for generally recognized standards, and legal issues. In addition, joining the CAES Board of Directors to ensure systematically complying with the US Federal Government.
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Pendragon, a car deale r-based automobile dealer, has announced that Tim Holden's Corporation will retire at the end of March next year. Holden has been working for the company for 11 years and has been the highest finances for 10 years. Included Ten Entertainment, Home Retail Group, and Mark Willis, who have been in Argos in Argos.
New finance director for Pendragon after shares tumble
"I would like to thank Treva Fin's CEO (CEO) for a great contribution to the company's growth and sustainability during his employment. I pray for his future success. Mark. Is an ideal person to lead a pendoragon through a wide range of cash and salary calculations, combined with strategic and management knowledge.
Londo n-based online trading IG Group has promoted June Felix from a par t-time director to CEO. Felix will be the successor to retiring Peter Hesarington CEO. Before joining the group in 2015, Felix was the president of the Euro category of Veriffon Holdings. Before Veriffon, he was the director of the mass business payment team at the City Group from 2010 to 2014.
IG Group appoints non-Exec Felix as CEO
Commenting on the additions, Chairman of the Board Andy Green said: "The RAD Board is pleased to appoint June Felix as Group CEO. June Felix has over 25 years' experience in finance and digital technology and a deep understanding of our business. June has extensive experience in strategy and innovation, having successfully run businesses of various scales in the US, Asia and Europe. Her wide range of experience makes her the ideal person to lead IG forward."
Pet supplies retailer Pets at Home has announced the appointment of David Robinson as Chief Operating Director, from early next year. Robinson will report to Managing Director Peter Podchard. With 20 years' experience, Robinson has held key roles at leading brands including Bestway, Conviviality, Home Retail Group and Argos. He has held various leadership positions at companies such as Amazon and Amazon Prime.
Pets at Home hires new chief operating officer
Commenting on the appointment, Pritchard said: "David has proven his operational strength in several retail businesses and his experience in managing the digital transformation at Argos will be invaluable in our desire to make pets at home an increasingly digital business."
Sunseeker International, the British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, has appointed Christian Marty as executive director, succeeding Phil Popham. With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Marty was most recently vice president and sales director at Aston Martin Lagonda. Prior to that, he worked for brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover and McLaren Automotive.
Former VP of Aston Martin is new CEO for Sunseeker International
Commenting on his appointment, Marty said: "I am delighted to be joining Sunseeker at such an exciting time. The company has recently begun the execution of its five-year growth strategy and now has its largest ever order portfolio, with its business plan based on permanent investment in new products and facilities.
Bristol law firm TLT has announced the appointment of Andrew Lion as head of its UK financial services practice. Mr Lion will be responsible for the growth and expansion of its financial services practice supporting major banks, creditors and the fintech sector.
TLT appoints Andrew Lyon as UK-wide head of financial services
TLT Managing Partner David Pestator said: "Our renowned and trusted research in financial services and banking provides us with a strong platform for our next phase of growth. Andrew's leadership will undoubtedly play a key role in realising our ambitions.
Richard Hines, economics director at UK technology distribution company Extis, has recently been promoted to chief operating officer for England and Ireland. In his new role, Hines will oversee the finance, procurement, IT, logistics and customer service functions. Hines reports to Brian Polish, director for England and Ireland. Prior to joining Extis in 2015, Hines was money director at flogas and replaced other key money positions at the company's speed. Hines served in the military for four years. Commenting on the salary increase, Hines said: "I am delighted to have taken up this significant position at an exciting time for Exis as we continue to develop the business both organically and at the expense of acquisitions. The UK and Ireland business is in excellent condition and it has been a success to inherit a highly skilled team, including many years of skill sets, to work in my own position.
Exertis promotes Richard Hinds to COO role
UK financial proposals firm Quilter has announced that Tim Tuki, economics director, will leave his personal position in March 2019. Tuki will be replaced by Mark Satchell, who was the firm's director of major corporate finance. Tuki will leave his personal post and move to a place that is difficult to understand, for example, because he wanted to achieve the greatest balance between work and his personal life.
Commenting on the structure, Quilter's chairman of the board Glyn Jones said: "I would like to thank Tim for his significant contribution to the creation of Quilter. We are truly sorry to see him go, but we wish him well in the future and in his exciting career." The board easily cleared Satchell's name as Tim's replacement. Mark is totally popular with and has great respect among the board members. He will work closely with Tim and as a result we have no doubt of a smooth transition and continuity in the execution of key initiatives.
Quilter names new CFO as Tookey steps down
British audio manufacturer Bower & Wilkins has named Greg Lee as its successor as general manager, effective 1 November 2018. He has also been appointed to the board to replace Gideon Yu, who previously held senior sales and marketing roles at Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and Samsung Electronics.
Dave Liu, joint executive chairman of Bowers & Wilkins, said: "Greg brings impressive professional breadth to our company, with a broad range of skills in creating big-class brands while supporting strategic sales and marketing initiatives in the universal consumer electronics industry. With a similar bottomless and critical skillset, Greg is poised to be a great choice to lead the coming period of shaping Bowers & Wilkins.
Bowers & Wilkins names Gregory Lee CEO
British gambling company Presepe has hired Jana to replace Stefan Bulnes as COO. Jana will oversee operations, human resources, marketing, product, technology and real estate. Jana has previously held leadership positions in various international companies and conglomerates.
Television distributor Red Arrow Studios has announced that its managing director and chairman of the board, Jan Fruman, has decided to leave his position in a personal capacity at the end of February, right after 15 years in the job. He will leave the company, leaving behind all his own posts, covering the position of member of the executive committee of parent company Prosiebensat. 1. Fruman will be replaced by James Baker, CEO and COO of Prosiebensat. 1 Media follows Max Consus.
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Red Arrow Studios is an important part of Prosiebensat. Red Arrow Studios is an important part of Prosiebensat and we would like to thank Jana for her successful founding and guiding of the group from the very beginning. I remain very pleased to have entrusted James Baker with the responsibility.
Red Arrow Studios CEO Jan Frouman to step down
Swedish honey company Capio Group has appointed Marcus Nord as Money Director, effective from 1 December 2018, replacing Olof Bengtsson. Previously, he was Deputy Money Director at the group, where he arrived in 2005. Nord has held various roles at the group, most recently as SVP of Control and Reporting. Bengtsson leaves after nine years at the group, where he held key roles in Corporate Money and Group Finance.