Land Securities Trillium chief Ian Ellis replaces non-executive director Louis Sherwood who is retiring.

ROK Property solutions has appointed Land Securities Trillium chief executive Ian Ellis as a non-executive director.

Ellis, 50, is also an executive director of Land Securities Group. The appointment coincides with the retirement of long-standing non-executive director Louis Sherwood.

Ellis will be a member of Rok's Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Pettit, Chairman of Rok property solutions said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Ian onto the Board as a non-executive director. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the property industry and of outsourcing business. His expertise, counsel and relationships will prove a major asset to Rok as the company continues to develop and grow."