Butcher takes CEO role at Lombard Risk

Keith Butcher, the finance chief of Lombard Risk has been appointed as CEO of the software solutions company.

He will remain as FD of Lombard Risk until a suitable candidate is agreed by the board.

The company announced in September 2009 that John Wisbey's dual role of chairman and CEO would be split.

It has now been agreed that Wisbey will retain the role of chairman and will have specific responsibility for identifying product and market opportunities and play a leading role in further developing relationships with external parties including major clients, regulators and industry bodies.

Lombard Risk said in a statement: "The board is delighted that Keith has accepted the role of CEO. He brings considerable experience in the software and technology sectors."

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