Helical has announced that James Moss, chief operating officer and group company secretary, will succeed Tim Murphy as chief financial officer.
Murphy, who has been with Helical for 31 years, will be handing over his executive duties and stepping down from the group’s board at the 2025 AGM in July.
Moss joined Helical in September 2014 as group financial controller and was appointed company secretary in May 2015. He became a member of the executive committee in March 2018 and was subsequently appointed chief operating officer in May 2022.
Moss will join the board as CFO designate from 1 April 2025 and will work closely with Murphy over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition into his new role.
Richard Cotton, chairman of Helical, said: “On behalf of the board, I wish to thank Tim for his dedication and significant contribution to Helical during his 31 years with the company, and particularly his 13-year term as CFO. Tim has been a great team player and we shall miss his thoughtful input and guidance and wish him the very best for the future.
“I’m pleased that we have identified such a strong successor in James, and having worked with him throughout my tenure on the Helical board, I know that he has the skills, experience, knowledge and business acumen required to fulfil the role of CFO, lead the finance team and play a key role in delivering our strategic objectives.”
