Struckett to step down at DTZ

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Mark struckett is to step down as DTZ's chief executive next year.The global property services firm said in a statement to the Stock Exchange on Tuesday that Struckett had held informal discussions with board colleagues and had outlined his intention to step down from his role in 2009. It said he had indicated his flexibility on dates to ensure a smooth handover, although an effective date had not yet been decided on.Tim Melville-Ross, chairman of DTZ, has instigated a formal process to identify Struckett's successor and has appointed a recruitment consultant.Peter Mawson, former chief executive officer of Donaldsons, which DTZ bought last year, has been appointed Europe, Middle East and Africa operations director, replacing Keith Stockdale whobecomes chairman of DTZ's Middle East and Africa region.DTZ central London head John Forrester has been appointed as deputy chairman of the UK business 'to provide increased focus and emphasis on clients'.Forrester is a member of the UK executive board and chairman of the London markets team.