Purplebricks has confirmed the appointment of an interim chief executive three months after it announced the departure of Sam Mitchell as CEO.

Shareholders in Strike, Purplebricks’ parent company, have been notified that Stuart Bartlett, a former automotive industry executive, has been appointed to the role.

Bartlett’s LinkedIn profile has been updated, stating that he is now a board advisor to Purplebricks and an investor in Strike.

Purplebricks, acquired by Sir Charles Dunstone, one of Britain’s most prolific entrepreneurs, 18 months ago for £1, has undergone major changes in recent months

According to the update circulated to investors, Strike executive chairman Andrew Harrison – a long-standing colleague of TalkTalk and Carphone Warehouse co-founder Sir Charles – has also made a number of other senior appointments.

These include a new national sales director and interim group finance chief to replace Deepak Jayaprakash, its former chief financial officer.

Hundreds of jobs have been cut at Purplebricks since the takeover in 2023.

Purplebricks told EYE: “Purplebricks confirms that Stuart Bartlett has been appointed interim chief executive. Stuart will work closely with executive chairman Andrew Harrison and Purplebricks’ senior team as we build towards the next stage of the company’s growth.”