(Alliance News) - Babcock International Group PLC on Tuesday said it has promoted Will Erith to chief executive of its Marine sector, with immediate effect.
Erith will succeed current Marine sector CEO Derek Jones, who will return to the role of Marine corporate services director.
Erith has previously worked as managing director of the Surface Ships Business Unit within the London-based aerospace and defence company's Marine sector, and held leadership roles at Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC that included positions based in the Asia Pacific region.
Chief Executive David Lockwood said: "Our Marine business offers significant opportunities for growth both in the UK and internationally, underpinned by our close relationship with the Royal Navy. This appointment supports this ambition."
Shares in Babcock were up 0.3% at 302.60 pence in London on Tuesday.
By Zoe Wickens; zoewickens@alliancenews.com
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