23rd Oct 2019 09:59
(Alliance News) - Fishing equipment retailer Angling Direct PLC on Wednesday announced the appointment of a former Aviva PLC finance executive to its board as head of finance.
Steven Crowe will join Norwich-based Angling Direct as chief financial officer on January 2. He began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, before holding senior finance roles at insurer Aviva.
Ian Hunter, who has been serving as finance director, is to step down at the end of January to work on his own consultancy business.
Angling Direct Chief Executive Darren Bailey said: "The board would like to thank Ian for his significant contribution to the group, helping it through its IPO and establishing the company on AIM. We wish him all the best in his new venture.
"We are delighted to welcome Steve as chief financial officer of Angling Direct at an exciting time in the group's development. Steve brings a wealth of financial experience gained in the e-commerce and insurance sectors, particularly in the planning and management of M&A and international growth. We look forward to working with Steve as we continue to deliver our multi-channel growth strategy."
Angling Direct shares were 0.8% higher on Wednesday morning at a price of 58.95 pence each.
By George Collard; [email protected]
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