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IN BRIEF: John Wood Group hires Rolls-Royce executive as new CFO

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based engineering and consulting - Hires Arvind Balan as its new chief financial officer, starting April 15 next year. Balan has been CFO of the Civil Aerospace division of jet engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC for the past two years. Before that, he worked for oil major Shell PLC for 14 years in the UK, Singapore and China. At John Wood, Balan replaces David Kemp, whose retirement was announced back in August, having worked at John Wood for a decade. "Wood has always stood out for me as a company with unique potential," incoming CFO Balan says.

Wood Group appoints Arvind Balan as CFO

(Sharecast News) - John Wood Group said on Wednesday that it has appointed Arvind Balan as its chief financial officer and executive director with effect from 15 April 2024.

Bodycote appoints successor to chief executive set to retire in May

(Alliance News) - Bodycote PLC on Wednesday said it appointed Jim Fairbairn as its future chief executive officer, set to succeed the retiring Stephen Harris

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Burberry; JPMorgan likes EnQuest

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and Monday:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Shore says 'buy' B&M; Peel Hunt likes Halfords

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning:

London close: Stocks fall on back of weak services data

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the trading day in negative territory on Tuesday, pressured by a decline in sterling against the dollar on the back of disappointing services sector data.

Wood Group, Harbour Energy partner for UK North Sea operations

Wood signs contract with Harbour energy

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John Wood and Harbour Energy enter USD300 million North Sea deal

(Alliance News) - John Wood Group PLC on Monday said it has agreed a new strategic partnership with Harbour Energy PLC to provide engineering, maintenance and other operational services.

LONDON BRIEFING: CMC names new CFO; takeover offer for Ergomed

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are expected to open on a positive note on Monday, amid an improvement in global risk sentiment.

Wood Group signs $330m services deal with Harbour Energy

(Sharecast News) - Engineering company Wood Group said it had struck a $330m services agreement with North Sea oil and gas producer Harbour Energy.

Sunday share tips: Wood Group, Cake Box

(Sharecast News) - The recent failed takeover for Wood Group could present a buying opportunity for investors, suggests the Mail on Sunday's Midas column.

Director dealings: LSE, Wood Group non-execs make purchases

(Sharecast News) - London Stock Exchange was on the list of director buys on Thursday, after an independent non-executive director was linked to a purchase.

Cyclical stocks lift UK equities off six-week lows; Wood Group rises

Blue-chip FTSE 100 snaps seven-day losing streak

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 snaps seven day losing streak

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were higher at the close on Tuesday as markets celebrated better-than-expected public sector borrowing figures in the UK, and hoped that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may have enough firepower in government coffers to enact some pre-election tax cuts.

UK's Wood Group raises profit forecast on contract wins; shares rise

CFO David Kemp to retire

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