Child steps down as 1st Exchange MD

Child, who joined The Exchange in 2003 and was largely responsible for the acquisition of 1st Software three years later, has decided to pursue other opportunities. Replacing him from next month will be Chris Noblet, who joins from IT services business Ramesys. Noblet will work with Steve Jones, who recently took up the role of executive deputy chairman following 1st Exchange's acquisition of N4. Alastair Hazell, 1st Exchange chairman, said: "David Child has been instrumental in getting us to this enviable position. "The company's growth over the last six years was substantial...