James Darkins, chief executive of TH Real Estate, is to retire following 30 years in the industry.
Darkins had been with TH Real Estate for 17 years after joining its predecessor AMP in New Zealand in 1998. He headed up the formation of TH Real Estate on its formation in 2014.
He will stay until the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition to his successor Mike Sales. Sales is currently managing director, Europe, and will move up to head of TH Real Estate from 1 September.
Sales has been with TH Real Estate for 21 of his 25 years in the industry and was promoted to head up Europe in 2011.
Darkins said: “As the business embarks upon its next chapter, it is a natural point at which to announce my retirement after more than 30 years in the industry. Mike and I have worked together since 2001 and his experience and knowledge of our business will ensure a seamless transition into his new role.”
