Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer

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Fri, Jul 07 2023 09:12 am

7 July 2023

Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (NZX: HLG) has today announced the appointment of Chris Kinraid as Group Chief Executive Officer. Chris will replace Stuart Duncan, who announced his resignation in May 2023. Chris will begin his role as Group CEO by the end of the calendar year.

Chris is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of KMD Brands, the owner of well-known brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz.

Chris has extensive commercial expertise, alongside a wealth of experience in operations and international brands in listed company environments. Over the past nine years, Chris has provided strategic leadership to KMD Brands, including the completion of high-profile acquisitions of Rip Curl in 2019 and Oboz in 2018 and the navigation of KMD Brands through the complex pandemic retail and business environment.

Prior to joining KMD Brands, Chris held senior commercial finance roles at Tait, Cadbury Plc. and Alliance Boots. He began his career with PwC New Zealand.

Warren Bell, Chairman of Hallenstein Glasson, says: “We are looking forward to the contribution Chris will make to the business. In addition to his wide retail and commercial experience he understands the DNA of our brands which will be a significant advantage.”

Chris says: “Hallenstein Glasson is an iconic Australasian retailer with leading brand positioning and ability to quickly adapt to customer needs. I am looking forward to joining this established and high performing team and supporting the continued growth momentum and success of the Group.”

Chris is currently located in Melbourne and will relocate to Auckland, New Zealand.

Warren Bell
Chairman