(ShareCast News) - Real estate agency franchisor M Winkworth announced on Wednesday that its finance director Chris Neoh has notified the Board of his intention to pursue his own business interests.The board of the AIM-traded firm said it has agreed that Neoh will step down from the board, and as a director, at the end of September.It confirmed it is in the advanced stages of appointing a replacement finance director, and hoped to announce this appointment shortly."I would like to thank Chris for his considerable contribution over the past seven years, and the key deliverables achieved in that time," said Winkworth chief executive Dominic Agace."I wish him all the success in the future."At 1355 BST, shares in M Winkworth were up 0.12% at 113.64p.