David Charles steps down as head of PIB-owned Cooke & Mason
Charles, who leaves to coach rugby, will be replaced by Andy White who was formerly MD at Henderson Insurance Brokers.
David Charles, Cooke & Mason managing director, is stepping down from the role to become a rugby coach following the acquisition of the business by PIB Group in 2016.
Andy White, managing director of Henderson Insurance Brokers since January 2016, will take up the MD role at Cooke & Mason.
According to PIB, Charles, who holds an RFU coaching license and has been coaching for a number of years at club level and within the elite player development pathway, will remain with the business in a non
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