A new chief financial officer is set to take the hold of the coffers at Eddie Stobart Logistics in April. 

Anoop Kang will take up the role on April 1, replacing Damien Harte who is to retire the day before due to family health reasons.

Mr Kang is current chief financial officer at health services company, Cambian Group. He has previously held a series of financial roles at construction company Keir Group Plc and infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty plc.

Mr Harte will continue to work at the supply chain, transport and logistics giant following the publication of the company’s audited results for the year ending November 30, 2018 to ensure “an efficient handover”, Eddie Stobart said in a statement on the London Stock Exchange.

Its chief executive, Alex Laffey said: "Since he joined Eddie Stobart in November 2016, Damien has successfully led the finance and M&A (mergers and acquisitions) teams through the IPO process in April 2017, the associated refinancing and subsequent acquisitions for which we thank him. 

“The Board and executive colleagues offer Damien and his family very best wishes for the future. “

On his replacement, he added: “I would like to welcome Anoop to the Company. He brings significant relevant financial and commercial experience to the role and I look forward to working with him."