Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has revealed that chief executive Mark Taylor, who was appointed to the role less than two years ago, has stepped down.

In a statement, the venue said Taylor - former commercial and venues director at London's Barbican Centre – had left in order to pursue other event and leisure sector opportunities.

Taylor said: "After a lot of discussion, we have decided as a family to make this move and to also return to our home and friends.

"I have really enjoyed my time at the centre and I wish the team and the centre every future success."