Persimmon’s chief financial officer has told the housebuilder’s board that he will be leaving the firm at the end of next month after just over a year in the role.

Jason Windsor, who joined the firm from insurance giant Aviva last summer, is leaving for Edinburgh-headquartered global investment company abrdn plc, formerly Standard Life Aberdeen plc.

Windsor will remain in his role until 1 September, with chief executive Dean Finch will then assume interim responsibility for the finance function, supported by Mike Smith, group financial controller.

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