Park Group plc announced the appointment of Mr. John Sullivan (Ian) O'Doherty to succeed Mr. Chris Houghton as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr. O'Doherty will join the company on 2 January 2018, as CEO designate and will be appointed as CEO and to the Board following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is expected will be within the first quarter of 2018. Current CEO, Chris Houghton will leave the company following the announcement of the company's full year results to 31 March 2018, in June 2018, ensuring an orderly handover and smooth transition.