Myriad Group AG announced Simon Wilkinson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Myriad Group with immediate effect. Myriad Group also announced a new appointment to its executive team. Mike Grant assumes the responsibilities with immediate effect, in the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

Myriad Group's Chairman Erik Hansen will divide Mr. Wilkinson's CEO duties between James Bodha, Chief Financial Officer, Gary Bunney, Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Grant, Chief Marketing Officer. Until a new CEO is appointed, these executives will report directly to Mr. Hansen, and the remaining senior executives will report to their respective interim executive leader. Mr. Wilkinson will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and will act as an advisor to the Chairman and the Board.

Prior to joining Myriad, Mike was Founder and CEO of Caru Ventures, and before this he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Partner at Analysys Mason Ltd. In 2001, Mike was appointed Vice President Marketing and Strategy at Superscape plc.