Artisan chief executive calls it a day

Artisan (UK) has confirmed that Martyn Freeman has decided to stand stand down as chief executive and as a director with immediate effect. He will be replaced by finance director Chris Musselle.

Artisan said that as Freeman has substantially achieved the refocusing of the company on its core activities of residential and business park development, he has decided to pursue further opportunities outside of the group.

Musselle will continue the role of finance director.