Arb has appointed one of its newest board members as temporary chair after the shock departure of two senior figures within days.

Alan Kershaw has agreed to take on the role for an unspecified time while the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government begins the search for a replacement. The decision was approved by unanimous vote of the board.

Kershaw was only appointed to the regulator’s board in April – also on a temporary basis. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the field of professional regulation and standards.

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