Charles Foster appointed Chief Executive of Lycetts

Charles has headed up Lycetts Rural Division for the past three years, having joined the company in 1991. He was involved with Lycetts first acquisition, Cliverton, in 2003, and its subsequent integration as a trading division of Lycetts. He joined the Lycetts board in 2013.

Mark Hews, Lycetts Chairman, has said: “Charles has a proven track record, an exceptional industry reputation and a great appreciation and regard for Lycetts heritage.

“His leadership abilities will help maximise the potential of our people and business as we look to the future and build on our success in delivering specialist, trusted advice to clients. I am delighted to welcome him as the new Lycetts Chief Executive.”

Charles said: “I am honoured to be afforded this great opportunity to take Lycetts forward from a position of strength and an unrivalled reputation for customer service and care. I look forward to working together with Lycetts dynamic team of highly skilled professionals to cement this reputation as we set our sights on further growth.”

Mark thanked Angus for his time as CEO: “Angus deserves great credit for driving Lycetts forward and I’d like to thank him for his time leading the business. As Deputy Chairman, we are very pleased that the board will continue to benefit from his considerable support and expertise as we look to accelerate the strategic ambitions of the company.”