Stephen Kavanagh named AWD Chase de Vere CEO

His appointment comes after Mike Kirsch's departure in March and is part of a restructuring of the sales division which also sees Phil Andrews - former regional sales director - appointed national sales manager. Kavanagh was previously national sales director at the firm and member of the executive board. Martyn Laverick, marketing director, says the internal promotion was a logical choice. "Our German shareholders ran the process and were aware of our desire for an internal appointment to provide for continuity," he says. "He was a key candidate and Stephen has been a key driver of ...