Cordel Group PLC - London-based artificial intelligence platform for transport corridor analytics - Chief Executive Officer Nick Smith resigns to take up new position as vice president for Europe & Middle East, effective Wednesday. Hires Non-Executive Director John Davis as interim CEO. Chair Ian Buddery says: "Nick wishes to return to a pure growth-focused role, so the board has formulated a transition plan that will ensure continuity of delivery to customers and optimal performance for shareholder value [...] John Davis, who has been a non-executive director of the company since 2018, will step in as interim CEO whilst a considered and thorough search is undertaken for the next CEO. John brings extensive executive managerial experience and is already deeply engaged in our business."