Ottakar’s appoints new finance director
Michael Hitchcock to join book retailer from MFI
Ottakar’s has appointed Michael Hitchcock as finance director with effect from today.
Hitchcock joins from furniture retailer MFI where he has most recently held the post of commercial finance director, UK retail & developing markets. A qualified chartered accountant, he has also worked for Diageo and Rank Group.
Ottakar’s chairman Philip Dunne said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to the Ottakar’s team. He was the outstanding candidate from our extensive selection process. He will bring strong financial disciplines to the company to help manage the next stage in Ottakar’s growth and we very much look forward to working together.
“It is pleasing that he is able to join us immediately and will be able to oversee sign off of the current year end accounts.”
Hitchcock said: “I have been very impressed by the strength of Ottakar’s customer proposition and service. Ottakar’s has an exciting growth path ahead and I look forward to playing my part in delivering this opportunity for customers, employees and shareholders.”
