Mark Farrar to leave skills body

Chief executive of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Mark Farrar, is to leave the organisation after seven years.

CITB said in a statement that it is now looking for a new chief executive but that Farrar would remain in post until an interim boss is appointed.

CITB chairman, James Wates said: “Mark has led the organisation through challenging times in the industry, securing on-going levy and other funding. He leaves CITB with our thanks and wholehearted best wishes.

“The leadership organisation for the UK construction industry’s skills and training needs is now looking forward to facing new challenges in a new chapter of meeting industry’s future needs.”