International technical recruiter Harvey Nash has announced the resignation of deputy chairman David Higgins.

Higgins, one of the original founders of the Harvey Nash group as well as former executive deputy chairman and chief executive, will step down from the board with immediate effect.

Ian Kirkpatrick, chairman of Harvey Nash, says: “The board of Harvey Nash wishes to thank Mr Higgins for his valuable contribution to the Harvey Nash group over the last 20 years and wishes him well in his plans for the future.”