Post Office boss to step down from role next year

Published On Sep 18, 2024, 5:45 AM

Nick Read, the CEO of the Post Office, has announced he will step down from his role in March 2025. His departure comes as he focuses on the final stages of an inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal, which involved wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters due to faulty accounting software. Read emphasized the need for continued efforts to support justice and rebuild relationships with affected postmasters.