PROLIFIC company director Michael Kiernan has stepped down from his role as chairman of India Resources Ltd, to be replaced by non-executive director Andrew Simpson, who has worked with Mr Kiernan at several other companies. Mr Kiernan said he was stepping down from the position due to other work commitments, but would remain an active part of the copper producer’s board in the position of vice-chairman. Mr Simpson is currently the managing director of Resource & Technology Marketing Services Pty Ltd, chairman of Swick Mining Services and non-executive director of Vital Metals Ltd and Territory Resources Ltd, which is chaired by Mr Kiernan. He is a former director of Consolidated Minerals, which had been run by Mr Kiernan.