Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Chris Kinraid as Group Chief Executive Officer. Chris will replace Stuart Duncan, who announced his resignation in May 2023. Chris will begin his role as Group CEO by the end of the calendar year 2023.

Chris is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer of KMD Brands, the owner of well-known brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz. Chris has extensive commercial expertise, alongside a wealth of experience in operations and international brands in listed company environments. Over the past nine years, Chris has provided strategic leadership to KMD Brands, including the completion of high-profile acquisitions of Rip Curl in 2019 and Oboz in 2018 and the navigation of KMD Brands through the complex pandemic retail and business environment.

Prior to joining KMD Brands, Chris held senior commercial finance roles at Tait, Cadbury Plc. and Alliance Boots. He began his career with PwC New Zealand.

Chris is currently located in Melbourne and will relocate to Auckland, New Zealand.