Two executives at the scandal-plagued childcare chain Affinity Education Group have resigned.

The moves come amid a difficult period for one of the nation’s largest childcare chains after multiple child sexual offences were laid against a former employee, Joshua Brown, in July.

In a statement, Affinity Education Group said its chief executive, Tim Hickey, and its chief operating officer, Nishad Alani, had stepped down from their roles and left the organisation.

A spokesperson said Affinity Education Group’s board had appointed Glen Hurley, its senior adviser for compliance and quality, as the incoming CEO. He began the role on Tuesday.

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The reason for the two high-profile departures was not provided by the childcare group.

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