UK's Kingfisher rises on new CEO appointment
BUZZ-UK's Kingfisher rises on new CEO appointment ** Shares of European home improvement retailer Kingfisher KGF.L up 1.5% at 323.8p
** Co names Sebastian Gundel as new CEO, replacing Thierry Garnier
** Bhavesh Mistry to serve as interim CEO during the month of January to support transition
** KGF up ~4% YTD
(Reporting by Anushka Chourasia in Bengaluru)