Appointment of interim chief executive

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Newly appointed interim chief executive at Salix Finance, Kevin Holland.

We have appointed a new interim chief executive. 

Kevin Holland will join the company on Wednesday (25 September).  He will work alongside our current chief executive, Emma Clancy, until she leaves in October. 

Emma announced her departure from the business in the summer. 

Mr Holland brings a wealth of experience to Salix from roles in the public and private sectors with expertise across innovation, economic development and life sciences. 

Most recently, he’s been working as an advisor to business, investors and government. 

Before that, Kevin worked in Northern Ireland, including as chief executive of the region's economic development agency. 

There he oversaw programmes to drive innovation and entrepreneurship, accelerate the green economy, attract domestic and foreign investment and help companies export.