** Shares of Inghams Group ING.AX rise as much as 1.3% to A$3.2, hitting their highest level since Aug. 23
** Poultry producer names insider Edward Alexander as new group CEO and managing director
** Alexander, who will start in his new role in June 2025, was earlier chief executive of co's New Zealand business since 2022
** Current CEO and MD Andrew Reeves to retire next year
** Stock logs biggest intraday pct gain since Dec. 5
** Inghams down 19.7% YTD, including current session's moves
(Reporting by Nikita Maria Jino in Bengaluru)
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