Seidenberg said he was taking "full ownership of Royal Mail on an interim basis as we just can't wait [around]". It is understood headhunters at Russell Reynolds have been tasked with finding a permanent chief executive, while pressure is mounting on the chair, Keith Williams, to ensure the next boss is the right one. "Keith hired Rico and that went badly; Simon too. His judgment has to be questioned," says one former director. A Royal Mail drone departs to make an island delivery in Scotland. Photograph: Maggie Mullan/c/o Royal Mail