LONDON (ShareCast) - (ShareCast News) - AIM-listed Christie Group said on Wednesday that executive chairman Philip Gwyn has retired, while chief financial officer Dan Prickett has been promoted to the role of +chief operating officer.
Gwyn will be replaced as chairman by David Rugg, who will also retain his position as chief executive. Meanwhile, Simon Hawkins has been appointed as group finance director and Hwfa Gwyn has been appointed as a non-executive director.

Hawkins has over 23 years of financial experience in managing all financial aspects of companies in the UK and internationally. He jointed Christie as a finance director back in 2005, looking after the financial management of Christie & Co's UK and international businesses, Christie Finance & Christie Insurance.

Chairman David Rugg said the directorate changes will strengthen the company's management team.

At 1245 BST, the shares were down 1% to 101p.

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