The Legal Services Board has announced that its chief executive, Richard Moriarty, will step down from his role  in February 2016. Richard is returning to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority as its Deputy Chief Executive and Group Director Consumers and Markets.

The LSB will advertise for a successor to Richard shortly with a view to making an appointment early in the autumn.

Until his departure, Richard will continue to lead the LSB and is fully committed to delivering its Strategy and Business Plan, whilst also making sure there is a smooth transition to his successor.