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UK's Serco says CEO Irwin to retire

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Posted on January 24, 2025

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(Reuters) -British outsourcing firm Serco said on Monday that CEO Mark Irwin will retire on Feb. 28 after two years in the role, and named Anthony Kirby, currently the chief of its UK & Europe

Serco Announces CEO Mark Irwin's Retirement and Successor

(Reuters) -British outsourcing firm Serco said on Monday that CEO Mark Irwin will retire on Feb. 28 after two years in the role, and named Anthony Kirby, currently the chief of its UK & Europe division, as his successor.

The company said Irwin, who is leaving after 12 years in the firm, which is listed on the the FTSE midcap index, will continue to serve as a strategic adviser through a transition period.

Kirby, the chief of the group's largest division, will take office on March 1, Serco, one of Britain's largest government contractors, said.

The company, which raised its annual profit outlook last month, said there is no change to its 2024 and 2025 forecasts.

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia and Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)

Key Takeaways

  • Serco CEO Mark Irwin to retire on Feb. 28.
  • Anthony Kirby named as Irwin's successor.
  • Irwin to remain as strategic adviser during transition.
  • No changes to 2024 and 2025 forecasts.
  • Serco is a major UK government contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the retirement of Serco's CEO Mark Irwin and the appointment of Anthony Kirby as his successor.
Who is succeeding Mark Irwin?
Anthony Kirby, currently the chief of Serco's UK & Europe division, will succeed Mark Irwin.
Will there be changes to Serco's forecasts?
Serco stated there will be no changes to its 2024 and 2025 forecasts.

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