Wh Smith Appoints Max Izzard As Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Mar 15, 2024•over 1 year ago
Position
Chief Operating Officer
Company
WHSmith
Travel
Description
WHSmith has appointed Max Izzard as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Max Izzard will take over from the retiring CFO Robert Moorhead. In addition, Moorhead will step down from the board in November 2024 after 20 years at the business.
FundzWatch™ Score
63
Medium Activity
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