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UK's Serco CEO Mark Irwin set to retire after two years in the role, Sky News reporter says

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Posted on January 25, 2025

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Serco CEO Mark Irwin Announces Retirement After Two Years

(Reuters) -British outsourcer Serco will unveil a succession plan on Monday that will see CEO Mark Irwin retiring after two years in the job, Sky News reporter Mark Kleinman said in an X post on Sunday.

Irwin's replacement will be selected from the company's existing management, the post added.

Serco declined to comment on the post.

Irwin took the helm in December 2022 and succeeded Rupert Soames, the grandson of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

The British outsourcing company said in November it was unsuccessful in its bid to renew an immigration services contract with the Australian government.

Serco’s operations in the UK span defence, space, healthcare, justice and migration, transport and citizen services, according to its website.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker and Diane Craft)

Key Takeaways

  • Serco CEO Mark Irwin to retire after two years.
  • Successor will be selected from existing management.
  • Irwin succeeded Rupert Soames in December 2022.
  • Serco failed to renew an Australian contract.
  • Serco operates in various sectors in the UK.

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The main topic is the retirement of Serco CEO Mark Irwin and the company's succession plan.
Who will replace Mark Irwin?
Mark Irwin's replacement will be selected from Serco's existing management team.
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Serco operates in defence, space, healthcare, justice, migration, transport, and citizen services in the UK.

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