The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Richard Moriarty as its new Chief Executive.

Richard joins the LSB from Affinity Water where he is Director of Regulation and will join the LSB early in 2015.

Sir Mike Pitt, LSB Chair said:

“I am delighted that Richard will be joining the LSB. His experience, style and commitment to making the legal services market work well for legal services providers and consumers alike impressed the Board and make him well-placed to lead the LSB as it enters its next phase. I am looking forward to working with him.”