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Volkswagen Global Marketing Head SIMON THOMAS "is to leave the company after little more than a year in the post." Thomas "was appointed global head of marketing for VW Group and the marque’s passenger cars business last year." It "is not known why he is leaving the manufacturer" (MARKETING MAGAZINE, 7/28). ... Premiership rugby side Bath Rugby announced changes to its senior management structure. Club Chair BRUCE CRAIG will assume the role of exec chairman effective from Sept. 1. NICK BLOFELD will step up to a wider group role, taking over responsibility for a number of key projects, including a focus on the potential Rec redevelopment, which would secure a long-term home for the club. Supporting Craig will be head coach MIKE FORD and Performance Dir DAVID THOMPSON, managing all aspects of the rugby side of the business. Finance & Strategy Dir TARQUIN MCDONALD will assume responsibility for the day-to-day running of the non-rugby side of the business (Bath Rugby). ... EDWARD CHORLTON has decided to stand down as chairman of League Two side Exeter City AFC with immediate effect following speculation in the press (Exeter City).

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