Williams chairman Parr leaves team

Williams announced on Monday that their chairman Adam Parr will depart the team at the end of the week. Parr joined Williams as chief executive officer just over five years ago to assist team founder Frank Williams. Â"I asked Adam to join Williams at the end of 2006 to support me in the running of our team,Â" said Williams. Â"Over five years, Adam's achievements have surpassed my expectations and I must thank him for his service. Not least for the decisive role he played in the technical changes made last year which are beginning to show through in the team's improved competitiveness this season, and for leading this company to a successful IPO.