Driver Group appoints new CFO

Driver Group has appointed Charles Laurence Cawley as its new group finance director.

Cawley will join as CFO of the professional services consultancy to construction and engineering industries group from 22 August.

He succeeds Damien McDonald, who will remain in the business until 30 September to ensure a smooth transition.

Cawley, 59, has held several public company executive roles at S Daniels PLC, Dawson Holdings PLC, Office2Office, and most recently, Progility.

Shares rose 2.63% to 39.0p at the close on Monday.