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UK's Premier Inn owner Whitbread starts search for chair, Sky Report

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has kicked off the look for chairman Adam Crozier's follower, Sky News reported on Tuesday.

Crozier, who has chaired the company given that 2018, is anticipated to step down in the next 12 months, although he would not be timed out from the function until 2026 under corporate governance standards, the report added.

The London-listed company is dealing with Russell Reynolds Associates to find a replacement for Crozier, Sky News reported.

Whitbread did not right away respond to a Reuters demand for remark, while Russell Reynolds Associates might not be reached.

Conference room veteran Crozier has actually formerly served as chief executive of British broadcaster ITV, where he was credited with bring back the company's fortunes by expanding its production organization.

He also spent 7 years at International Circulation Services-owned Royal Mail, reorganizing the postal business in the face of opposition from unions. Prior to that, he had actually led the English Football Association (FA).

(source: Reuters)