The company said Kevin Bradshaw, who was previously CEO of Wyevale Garden Centres, would take over as CEO on Jan. 11. He is also a former UK managing director of vehicle rental firm Avis Europe Plc.

Northgate, which operates in the UK, Spain and Ireland, said it expected to see full-year results in line with expectations, although they would be weighted towards the second half.

(Reporting by Pranav Kiran in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)