Clarion has announced the appointment of Jock Lennox, a chartered accountant and former partner at Ernst & Young, as the new chair of its board.

Lennox will take over from David Avery, who has held the position of chair for the past five years and has served on the board for a total of nine years.

Following a handover period, Avery will step down on 31 July and Lennox will replace him.