Crest Nicholson appoints William Floydd as finance director

Housebuilder Crest Nicholson said on Friday that it has appointed William Floydd as group finance director designate with effect from 13 November.

Floydd - a chartered accountant - will succeed Duncan Cooper, whose departure was announced in July.

Floydd's most recent roles were as chief financial officer at Watches of Switzerland, Rank Group and Experian, UK and Ireland Region.

Chairman Iain Ferguson said: "I am delighted that Bill is joining Crest Nicholson as group finance director. Bill has extensive experience as a chief financial officer within the public listed company environment. We very much look forward to working with him."