(ShareCast News) - Utilitywise, an AIM listed independent utility cost management consultancy, announced that Richard Laker will assume his appointment as chief financial officer (CFO) and director of the company on 1 January 2017. His predecessor Jon Kempster will step down as CFO and director on 31 December 2016.The share price fell 1.58% to 187p at 1012 GMT on Tuesday.