Friday, 27 September, London, UK — It is with regret that we announce that David Leigh has decided to resign as CEO and will be leaving the business. He will be an Adviser to the Board during the transition to a new CEO.
David has been an exceptional leader of our business for the past five years, and our growth would not have been possible without his leadership. Under his stewardship, AMS has more than doubled in size, with significant expansion of our global network, extension of our service offerings and development of a market-leading technology and data strategy, as well as the completion of multiple acquisitions in North America and Asia.
In the face of challenging headwinds, including the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, uncertainty in the labour market, David has expertly steered AMS to create a materially larger, more scalable and more technology-enabled organisation.
David has ushered in a new era for AMS. He has worked tirelessly to build a market-leading leadership team, who deliver great outcomes for our clients and the best experience for our people. Having recently instigated a new management structure, David feels that it is the right time to hand over the baton to the next generation to see AMS through its next phase of growth.
Over the coming weeks, the Board will initiate a process to appoint a new Chief Executive to the role. In the interim, our Chief Finance Officer, Gordon Stuart, will be stepping in to help lead AMS forward in its exciting next chapter. David will be working closely with the Board and Gordon over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition and the appointment of a new CEO.
Rosaleen Blair, Chair and Founder of AMS, said, “The Board would like to thank David for everything he has done for AMS, and, in particular, for all his hard work in ushering in a new chapter for our business. I would personally like to thank David for his support and dedication in leading AMS over these last five years. The business has developed very significantly under his leadership and we are fortunate now to be able to capitalise on this for our future growth.”
