JD Wetherspoons (JDW.L) the pub chain today announced news that its finance director has resigned in order to join rivals Greene King (GNK.L) replacing their existing finance director who is forced to step down for health reasons after being off work since February due to illness and is undergoing medical treatment.

Greene King’s chief executive said: “We are very sorry to see Matthew step down, particularly in these very sad circumstances. I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his huge contribution to Greene King over the past few years. The board, his colleagues and I wish him and his family the very best.

At the same time, I am pleased to welcome Kirk to the company. He has extensive and relevant financial experience, both in consumer retail and more recently, in the pub sector. The board and I want to welcome him to Greene King and look forward to working with him”

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