Primary Health Properties (PHP) has announced the appointment of Richard Howell as finance director from 31 March 2017.

Howell replaces Phil Holland in the role. A chartered accountant with 19 years’ experience working with London-listed commercial property companies, Howell joins from LondonMetric Property where he is finance director. Prior to this he was financial controller and company secretary for property firm Brixton.

Howell joins Nexus Tradeco, PHP’s advisory company, on 13 March 2017 and his services will be provided under the terms of the advisory agreement between PHP and Nexus.

Alun Jones, PHP chairman, said: "I am delighted that Richard has agreed to join Nexus and that he will be joining the board of PHP. His broad knowledge and experience in the sector will be invaluable to the company.  I would also like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the whole board, to thank Phil Holland for his significant contribution over the last six years and wish him every success for the future."