Claudia Hinterseer, who co-founded Noor five years ago, has announced that she will be leaving the photo agency in six months. However, she has already relinquished her role as managing director, with Evelien Kunst taking over.

"Noor members voted unanimously at their most recent annual meeting to hire Evelien Kunst, believing her experience, character and ability are best suited to guide Noor in the future," says the agency in a prepared statement.

Kunst comes from The Red Dot Agency, where she served as account manager for Canon looking after the Canon Professional Network and the firm's Ambassador Program. Previously, she managed the Joop Swart Masterclass at World Press Photo.

"Noor's current managing director, Claudia Hinterseer, has done a fantastic job over the past five years and has built some solid foundations," says Kunst. "I aim to continue the good work and with the commercial experience I gained, I look forward to the next dynamic stage in the growth of this agency."

Hinterseer will be leaving Noor in six months, "in search of new professional challenges," she says.

For more on Noor, visit www.noorimages.com.