The group’s chief executive Simon Irons is leaving the role in July. Peter Gowers, former group chief executive of Europcar and chief executive of Travelodge, has been appointed as his successor. He will take over the role of group chief executive from 8 July.
Irons said, ‘I joined Busy Bees in 2000 with the initial ambition, shared with founders John Woodward and Marg Randles, to become the UK’s leading early years educator. Throughout my time we’ve grown the business by putting children at the heart of everything and taking Busy Bees into market leadership in multiple countries.
‘I'm incredibly proud of what we've built together, and I’m particularly proud of the strong team of professional educators and management that have been assembled under my leadership. I leave knowing the organisation is in capable hands.’
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