Connect Group announced that it is to re-establish business unit leadership in relation to Smiths News and Tuffnells. The following senior management appointments will take effect from 1 October 2018: Jonathan Bunting, previously Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Smiths News, including responsibility for DMD. Jonathan will remain an Executive Director of the Company; Peter Birks will join the Group as Chief Executive Officer of Tuffnells. Peter brings a wealth of experience in logistics, having held senior executive roles across a number of successful and innovative UK-based distribution businesses including Premier Farnell/Avnet, Staples, Lyreco, 3M, Acco and Office Depot.