Richard Murray joins AFIC board as director

Richard Murray has been appointed as a non-executive director of Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC), effective from 22 January 2024.

The announcement comes after Murray's recent appointment as the chief executive officer of Total Tools Holdings, which is set to begin at the end of January 2024.

Murray brings with him a wealth of experience in the retail and fast moving consumer goods sectors, having previously served as the ceo and executive director of Premier Investments, as well as the group ceo and executive director of JB Hi-Fi. AFIC chairman, Craig Drummond, expressed delight in welcoming Murray to the board, noting that his knowledge and financial expertise would complement the existing mix of skills.