GBG chief executive stepping down, with successor in the wings

Chris Clark, chief executive of Chester-based ID-verification expert GB Group, has announced he is stepping down after seven years.

He will retire from the business at the end of January next year, but said he will be available to the company until July 30, 2024.

GBG said it has appointed Dev Dhiman as chief executive designate, who will assume the role of chief executive and join the board on January 30, 2024.

In the meantime, he will work closely with Chris to ensure an orderly handover.

Dev joined GBG in November 2020 as managing director, Asia Pacific.

During the past three years the group said its APAC business has consistently delivered year-on-year revenue growth and Dev has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities aligned with GBG’s people-focused culture.

Previously, he spent 12 years at Experian, where he held a variety of senior positions. He has considerable knowledge and experience of the sector and the markets in which GBG operates.

GBG chair, Richard Longdon, said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to give our thanks to Chris for his significant contribution over the last seven years, his passion and dedication will be missed by everyone at GBG and we wish him the very best in his retirement.

“I am delighted to be able to announce Dev’s appointment as CEO designate. During our selection process it was clear that Dev’s deep understanding of GBG, its markets and potential, make him the ideal leader to replace Chris.

“We are confident that he will work together, with the excellent executive team, to lead GBG through the next phase of its evolution.”