UK - Close Brothers announces senior management changes

Corporate finance house Close Brothers has today announced a reshuffle of its senior management team. The changes are part of the companyт€™s strategy to position itself for its next stage of evolution. Martin Gudgeon, currently Head of European Special Situations will be appointed the new chief executive officer. Richard Grainger, the current CEO will become executive chairman. Sir Mark Wrightson, currently co-chairman, is to leave the company after 29 years, to pursue other business interests.