Empresaria Group plc (LON:EMR) has announced that Spencer Wreford, the international specialist staffing group’s chief operating officer, is stepping up to the role of chief executive officer, replacing current incumbent Joost Kreulen who is to retire.
Wreford joined Empresaria’s board in 2010, initially as group finance director, before taking the role of chief operating officer in 2017.
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In a statement to be delivered at the AIM-listed firm’s annual general meeting today, Empresaria’s chairman, Tony Martin, said: “Joost will continue to be involved with the Group as a part-time consultant, with a specific focus on the Group's operations in Germany and Austria.
“With this ongoing support, the appointment of Tim Anderson as Group Finance Director and other hires made in the head office team, there is no current intention to replace the Chief Operating Officer role.”
Commenting on current trading, Kreulen said: "The Group remains on course to meet market expectations for the full year. A trading update will be published on 25 July 2018 and interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2018 will be published on 22 August 2018."