PRESS
RELEASE
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Connells Group announces the
appointment of Helen Charlesworth as its new CEO subject to
regulatory approval.
Today (Wednesday 24 July) Connells, part of the
Skipton Group announces the appointment of Helen Charlesworth as
its new Group CEO. The appointment is subject to regulatory
approval.
Helen Charlesworth is renowned for her
exceptional leadership qualities which she has demonstrated across
various sectors including retail, hospitality and estate
agency.
Helen's most recent role was Managing Director
at Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub company, where she spent
eight years leading the Group through excellent profit growth,
completing a number of successful acquisitions.
Commenting on her appointment, Charlesworth
said:
"I am thrilled to be joining the team at
Connells and am looking forward to getting back into estate
agency."
Stuart Haire, Skipton Group Chief Executive said:
"I am delighted to welcome Helen as Connells
new Group CEO and look forward to working with her to help Connells
onto even more exciting successes.
"I would also like to thank Richard Twigg for the excellent role
that he has played over the last twelve months as Interim CEO -
Richard will revert to his former role of Chief Finance and
Commercial Officer following Helen's induction."
Helen will join Connells Group at the end of
September 2024
PHOTO: Helen Charlesworth
ENDS
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Notes to editors
Skipton Group is led by Skipton
Building Society and is built on two core foundations: homes and
money. The Group is made up of different organisations with shared
goals-including the UK's largest estate agency, Connells. Skipton
Building Society has over 1.2 million members and 82 branches.
Connells has 1,200 estate agency branches. Across the group there
are 18,000 colleagues.
Skipton Building Society, Principal Office: The
Bailey Skipton, BD23 1DN
Skipton Building Society is a member of the
Building Societies Association. Authorised by the Prudential
Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct
Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, under
registration number 153706, for accepting deposits, advising on and
arranging mortgages and providing Restricted financial advice.
Principal Office, The Bailey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23
1DN.