St Ives CEO Matt Armitage sets retirement date

Matt Armitage, CEO of media company St Ives, has revealed his intention to retire by the end of the current financial year to be succeeded by chief digital officer J Schwan.
Succession planning has been in train for some time with Schwan assuming his new duties from 4 August whereupon Armitage will relinquish his authority but remain on hand as a special advisor to assist with the transition.
Chairman Richard Stillwell said: “The board is delighted to be able to appoint J as Matt's success