Royal Mail appoints Keith Williams as its new chairman

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 22 Mar 2019, 08:10

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Royal Mail said it had appointed its current deputy chairman Keith Williams to the chairman's role after considering both internal and external candidates.

Williams would replace Les Own with effect from 22 May.

He joined the Royal Mail board on 1 January 2018 and became deputy chairman in November.

Williams is a previous chief executive of British Airways.

'Our external search has confirmed that Keith Williams is the right person to chair the Royal Mail Group through a significant period of change,' director Orna Ni-Chionna said.

'The company will benefit from his strong leadership skills, and his industrial relations, operational and strategic expertise.'

pinstripe · Post by **pinstripe** » 22 Mar 2019, 15:07

Keith Williams?
We may as well have Kenneth Williams! What a Carry On.

Gold Fox · Post by **Gold Fox** » 22 Mar 2019, 18:32

"" significant period of change,""
What change ??????????????????????

Jefferson Starfish · Post by **Jefferson Starfish** » 22 Mar 2019, 18:41

Gold Fox wrote:"" significant period of change,""
What change ??????????????????????

They're supposed to be announcing their 5 year plan for the company quite soon!

zz666 · Post by **zz666** » 22 Mar 2019, 19:01

Yes, one that involves many job losses I think.

GRS · Post by **GRS** » 22 Mar 2019, 20:05

zz666 wrote:Yes, one that involves many job losses I think.

Starting with his own hopefully!!!