Carillion confirms new financial director's start date

Carillion has confirmed the start date of its new financial director Richard Adam.

Adam will take up his post on 2 April. He joins Carillion from Associated British Ports Holdings, where he has been group finance director since 1999. He is also currently a non-executive director of SSL International.

Chris Girling will step down as group finance director on 2 April, but will remain an executive director of Carillion until his retirement on 30 April.

Carillion chief executive John McDonough said: “With proven financial and City experience and strong operational and business management skills, Richard will play a leading role in the delivery of Carillion’s strategy for sustainable growth.”