Norwegian furniture manufacturer Ekornes has announced that James Thompson, SVP Europe, and Geoffrey Stafford, Sales Director for UK and Ireland, are to leave the business.

Andrew Davies, Head of Finance Europe, will be managing the UK business while plans are made regarding hiring.

In a short statement, Ekornes, owner of brand names Ekornes®, Stressless®, Svane®, and IMG, said: “SVP Europe James Thompson and Sales Director for UK and Ireland Geoffrey Stafford will be leaving Ekornes to pursue careers elsewhere.

“James and Geoffrey have made significant contributions to the business during their time with Ekornes. Together with the team in UK their efforts have been instrumental in achieving several key milestones and driving growth in the UK.”