Augean names Kelda man as new FD

The Wetherby-based company said Richard Allen would take over from September 1.

Mr Allen joins from Kelda, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, where he was acting group financie director.

He was previously FD at Nestl Ireland, based in Dublin, a 100M turnover business, which is part of the Nestl SA group.

In a statement Augean said: "We would like to thank Peter Southby for his contribution and commitment to the company and in completing an orderly handover of responsibilities before his departure to pursue other business interests."