Burberry appoints new chief financial officer
By early September 2023, Ferry will replace Julie Brown as chief operating and finance officer of Burberry
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Burberry has announced the appointment of Kate Ferry as chief financial officer and executive director.
By early September 2023, Ferry will replace Julie Brown – who after working for Burberry for more than six years will depart the company on 1 April 2023.
In her new role, Ferry will have responsibility for Finance and Business Services functions and will become a member of Burberry’s board and executive committee, reporting to chief executive officer Jonathan Akeroyd.
She is currently chief financial officer of McLaren Group where she has overseen financial strategy and investor relations and has supported the broader strategic development of the company over the past two years.
Prior to McLaren, she was group chief financial officer of TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC from 2017 to 2021.
She is also currently an independent non-executive director of Greggs plc.
Ian Brimicombe, currently SVP, specialist finance and projects at Burberry, has been appointed Interim chief financial officer from 2 April 2023 and will join Burberry’s executive committee from that date.
Ferry said: “I am thrilled to be joining Burberry at such an exciting time in the company’s development. I look forward to working closely with Jonathan and the rest of the Burberry leadership team to help realise the full potential of this iconic British luxury brand.”
Akeroyd, CEO of Burberry, added: “I am very pleased to announce Kate’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer. Kate has extensive experience of public markets, business transformation and development and an excellent understanding of the luxury industry. She is a strong addition to our leadership team and I am excited about her joining to support this next phase of Burberry’s development.”
Gerry Murphy, chair of Burberry, said: “I’m delighted that Jonathan has recruited Kate to our top team. I’m very confident that she has the energy and experience to support the delivery of our ambitious plan, announced last November by Jonathan, to realise Burberry’s potential in Modern British Luxury.
“I also want to take this opportunity to thank Julie for her professionalism and her enormous contribution to Burberry’s progress over the last six years, and to wish her every success in her new role.”
