The new chief executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies has suddenly resigned with immediate effect, FE Week has learned, after just two months in post.
Kion Ahadi was appointed in November and officially led the awarding membership body from February.
Staff and members of the federation were told this afternoon that Ahadi had stood down for personal reasons.
A statement from the FAB board said: “Due to personal reasons, Kion Ahadi has made the decision to stand down from his position as chief executive at the Federation of Awarding Bodies. Kion has enjoyed his short time at FAB and recognised the fantastic contribution of its members.”