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New head of finance for Superdry

Fashion clothing group Superdry has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer.

The role will be taken over by Ed Barker, currently director of group finance at supermarket chain, Sainsbury's.

He will succeed Superdry's existing chief financial officer Nick Wharton who is to retire.

Euan Sutherland, chief executive officer of Cheltenham-based Superdry, said: "Nick has been a key part of the team leading the repositioning of Superdry as a global digital brand which has demonstrated world-leading capabilities and a strong track record of strategic and financial delivery.

"Nick has concluded that the time is now right for him to move towards a plural career. I would like to thank him both personally and on behalf of the entire board for his huge contribution to Superdry and wish him every success for the future.

"I am delighted that Ed is joining us as we embark on the next phase of our ambitious growth plans. He has strong experience of building brands and leading in competitive multi-channel businesses through his previous roles at Sainsbury and Burberry. We look forward to welcoming him to the Superdry team."

Nick Wharton was appointed as chief financial officer of Superdry on 24 June 2015.

Ed Barker has held a number of financial and operational roles at Sainsbury's since joining in 2008. Between July 2016 and March 2017 he was the interim chief financial officer.

Before joining Sainsbury's he worked as group financial controller at Burberry plc. He is a non-executive director at Staffline Group plc.

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