6th May 2015 07:06
LONDON (Alliance News) - GAME Digital PLC Wednesday poached House of Fraser Chief Financial Officer Mark Gifford as its own finance chief from October, succeeding Benedict Smith who announced he would be stepping down in March.
Gifford has previously held senior finance roles as First Choice. Smith will remain with GAME Digital until the end of July.
"I'm delighted to be joining GAME at this exciting time and look forward to working with Martyn Gibbs and the team and contributing to the future success of the business. The group is financially strong and has a dynamic business with significant growth opportunities in a number of markets - both core and new," Gifford said in a statement.
Shares in GAME Digital are trading up 1.5% at 264.00 pence at market open Wednesday.
By Hana Stewart-Smith; [email protected]; @HanaSSAllNews
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