John Melbourne has stepped down as group chief financial officer at multi-sector recruiter Kellan Group.

Melbourne also steps down from the board and will leave the business to pursue other opportunities from the end of April.

Meanwhile, Rakesh Kirpalani has been appointed as financial director of all operating subsidiaries of the Group.

Kirpalani joined the group on 28 March, allowing him to spend a month working closely with John Melbourne during a transitional period.