Rightmove appoints new chairman

Rightmove has appointed Andrew Fisher as non-executive chairman. He replaces Scott Forbes, who is retiring at the end of 2019 after more than 14 years in the role. Fisher is currently a non-executive director of Marks & Spencer and Moneysupermarket.com. Previously he was chief executive and executive chairman of mobile firm Shazam, and a non-executive director at Merlin Entertainments. Rightmove chief executive Peter Brooks-Johnson said: “I’d like to thank Scott for his invaluable contribution to Rightmove’s success over the past years and particularly the support he’s shown me over the past three years as CEO. I’m delighted to welcome Andrew to Rightmove and look forward to working with him as we continue to innovate to make home moving easier.” Forbes said: “It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been part of Rightmove’s journey from pre-IPO in 2005 to the FTSE 100 business it is today. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with so many talented people seeking to serve customers and home-hunters and engaging with shareholders who have been most supportive for many years. It is with great pleasure and confidence that I hand over the chair to Andrew. His experience developing innovative digital businesses will be a great asset to Rightmove.” To send feedback, e-mail louise.dransfield@egi.co.uk or tweet @DransfieldL or @estatesgazette