Head of Rightmove steps down after 16 years

Peter Brooks-Johnson is stepping down as chief executive of Rightmove after 16 years with the property portal. He plans to leave after the announcement of its full-year results in February 2023. The board said it had started the process to find a successor. Brooks-Johnson said: “With Rightmove progressing well on its mission to make home moving easier and our strong trading from 2021 continuing into 2022, I have decided it is an appropriate time to seek a new challenge.” Chair Andrew Fisher, added: “Peter has made a significant contribution to the success of Rightmove over the past 16 years and whilst we are disappointed that he will be leaving the business, we understand his decision.” To send feedback, e-mail piers.wehner@eg.co.uk or tweet @PiersWehner or @EGPropertyNews