Rank Group Plc has appointed Richard Harris as its new chief financial officer and director of the board. Harris will assume his new duties on May 1, replacing Bill Floydd who resigned in summer 2021, according to SBC News.
Currently CFO of Foxtons Group Plc, Harris has helped guided that business through the financial crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating significant cost improvements.
“I am delighted to announce Richard’s appointment as our incoming Group CFO,” said Rank CEO John O’Reilly. “His extensive experience across a number of senior financial and operational roles will be invaluable as we continue to deliver the next phase of Rank’s transformation plan.”
“I am delighted to be joining Rank at this exciting time in the group’s journey,” Harris said. “I have enjoyed meeting various members of the team and look forward to working closely with them, John and the Board to deliver the group’s strategy.”
Simon Hay, Rank’s current director of group finance, will serve as interim CFO.