Nigel Railton Appointed as New Post Office Chairman
Railton's appointment aims to address the Horizon IT scandal and transform the organization.
- Nigel Railton, former CEO of Camelot, has been named the new chairman of the Post Office, replacing Henry Staunton.
- Railton's appointment follows his extensive experience in leadership roles, including at Camelot and Argentex Group.
- The new chairman is tasked with managing the Post Office's response to the Horizon IT scandal, which wrongly convicted hundreds of subpostmasters.
- Government officials express confidence in Railton's ability to lead the Post Office through its current challenges and future transformations.
- Railton's predecessor, Henry Staunton, was dismissed amid controversies over his handling of compensation payments related to the Horizon scandal.