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UK-based clothing and footwear retailer N Brown has announced the appointment of Dominic Appleton as the brand’s new chief financial officer, effective from 1 March 2023. 

Appleton will succeed Rachel Izzard as CFO and a board director when she steps down. In the meantime, Izzard will work with group CEO, Steve Johnson, and the board to ensure an orderly handover to Appleton. 

Appleton joins the company with financial experience gained having spent 10 years at The Very Group, most recently as group finance director. 

Prior to that role, he also held chief financial officer roles at online bathroom retailer, VictoriaPlum.com, and footwear brand, Hotter Shoes. He also worked in senior finance roles at SSL International and Procter and Gamble, having begun his career at KPMG where he qualified as a chartered accountant.

Steve Johnson, CEO of N Brown, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dominic to the N Brown team. His considerable expertise and experience gained in consumer businesses, particularly in digital retail and financial services, will make him a key addition to the executive management team.”

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