Aveva appoints new CEO and president

3rd Jan 2017 09:35

(ShareCast News) - Aveva Group, a provider of engineering data and design IT systems, has confirmed the appointment of former deputy chief executive James Kidd as chief executive from 1 January 2017. He will be replacing Richard Longdon who has stepped down from his role as chief executive and director of the company from 31 December 2016.Longdon has been appointed to the role of president for 12 months, acting as a representative and ambassador for the company and providing valuable insight about the market and its customers.The share price was up 0.27% to 1,884p at 0941 GMT on Tuesday.