Chief People Officer appointment

ASX AND NZX ANNOUNCEMENT

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER APPOINTMENT

21 November 2018

For the purposes of NZX Listing Rule 10.6.1 and for all other purposes, Michael Hill International Limited is
pleased to advise that following an extensive recruitment and selection process, Joanne Matthews has
been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer (CPO). Joanne will commence in the role on 14 January
2019.

Michael Hill CEO Daniel Bracken said, “As we embark on the next phase of the Michael Hill strategy, the
focus on both change management and capability will be paramount to our success, and Joanne’s
experiences are well aligned to these areas. Joanne has all the skills and experience to be a highly successful
and transformative leader at Michael Hill, and I am thrilled to have her join the team”.

Joanne joins the business with over 13 years’ experience in senior human resources leadership roles,
including six years as Divisional Human Resources Manager (Leisure) for Super Retail Group. Joanne is
currently the Executive General Manager, Human Resources for MAX Solutions Pty Ltd, a national
organisation that delivers health, training and humanitarian solutions for Federal and State Governments.




Enquiries:
Katherine Hammond
Company Secretary
+61 7 3114 3769
Katherine.hammond@michaelhill.com.au


ABOUT MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL
Michael Hill International was founded by Sir Michael Hill in 1979 when he opened his first jewellery store in Whangarei,
New Zealand. The Group currently has 308 stores globally with 306 Michael Hill stores in Australia, New Zealand and
Canada, and 2 Emma & Roe stores in Australia. The Group’s global headquarters, including its wholesale and
manufacturing divisions, are located in Brisbane, Australia. The Company is listed on the ASX (ASX:MHJ) and the NZX
(NZX:MHJ).

For more information:
www.investor.michaelhill.com
www.michaelhill.com.au/
www.emmaandroe.com.au