Dave Brooks, the chief executive of major own-brand premium cakes supplier Finsbury Food Group, who steered the business into its number two position within the UK cake industry, is to step down from his role with effect from 29 September. Brooks will be replaced by major shareholder Martin Lightbody, previously group strategic development director, who owns 26.6% of the company, following Finsbury’s acquisition of Lightbody Celebration Cakes in February 2007.