Gledhill will join the board of the financial services company as an independent non-executive director in September.

Nathan Bostock will be appointed a non-executive director of the banking group with effect from 1 August this year.

HR veteran Risley will join the board of InterContinental Hotels Group as a non-executive director, effective 1 September this year.

Vanessa Murden, group COO at M&G plc, becomes a non-executive director of the building society with immediate effect.

Research released as part of Mental Health Awareness Week reminds businesses that awareness, open dialogue and prevention are key to protecting employee wellbeing at all levels of seniority.

New roles at CalSTRS, Sportech, Lloyds Banking Group, Redx Pharma, Nanoco Group, Henderson Eurotrust, Faron Pharmaceuticals, Blue Star Capital, Volex, SacOil and Gem Diamonds.