Babcock International announced that John Davies, Chief Executive, Land has decided to retire. John will be succeeded by Tom Newman who will take up the role of Chief Executive, Land on 28 June. Currently Chief of Staff and the member of the Executive Committee responsible for managing the Group's Strategic Partnering Programme with the UK Government, Tom brings a broad range of experience to the role having held senior positions in shipbuilding, defence and emergency services. Following an internal process, Collette McMullen has been appointed to succeed Tom as Chief of Staff.