Fashion retailer, Superdry, has announced the appointment of Benedict Smith as interim chief financial officer.
Benedict SmithThe company’s previous CFO, Nick Gresham, stepped down from the role last month.
Mr Smith has 18 years of experience as CFO of a wide range of both quoted and privately-owned businesses, most recently serving as interim CFO at Dennis Publishing Group.
According to Superdry, Mr Smith has extensive relevant sector experience having held a number of CFO roles in the retail sector at businesses including Harrods, Hunter Boots, Game Digital and Spirit Group. He is also currently a non-executive director of McColl’s Retail Group PLC and member of the Remuneration and Audit Committees.
Peter Williams, chairman of the Board of Superdry, said: “I am delighted we have secured an interim CFO with such extensive experience in senior finance roles in the retail sector. This is an important step in giving Superdry leadership and stability in a critical area of the business during an important time.”
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