Successor sought for CBI’s John Cridland
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Cridland joined the business body as a policy adviser in 1982 and has held different roles in the group, including deputy director-general, before being appointed to the top position.
A CBI spokesman said: “With John Cridland reaching the end of his tenure as director-general, the CBI has appointed headhunters Odgers to start the process of identifying a worthy successor.
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Hide Ad“This year marks the CBI’s 50th anniversary and, with the election looming, John remains focused on ensuring the new government delivers pro-enterprise policies and championing British business at home and abroad.”