Aukett Fitzroy Robinson's UK Managing Director to retire

25th Mar 2014 15:16

Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, the AIM-listed architecture and interior design group, has announced that its UK Managing Director (MD) John Vincent has retired from the board.Vincent, who became MD after the merger between Aukett and Fitzroy, will continue to complete his current project work for the group, following which he will step down."The board wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to John for his loyal and dedicated service, and wishes him well in the future," the firm said.Separately, at annual general meeting on Tuesday, the company said that its proposal to change its name to Aukett Swanke Group was passed by shareholders.Chief Executive Nicholas Thompson said: "Against a continually improving economic backdrop the board looks forward to the rest of the current financial year with confidence."The stock was 5.1% higher at 7.75p.BC