Chief Operating Officer appointment

ASX AND NZX ANNOUNCEMENT

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER APPOINTMENT

9 January 2019
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 process, Andrea Slingsby has been appointed to
the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective Wednesday 9 January 2019.
CEO Daniel Bracken said the company was delighted to welcome Ms Slingsby to the Executive team.
“Andrea brings outstanding Australian and international experience to Michael Hill, having more than 25
years working in high-growth service sectors, including 14 years at Flight Centre where she held a number
of senior executive roles, including President & CEO for North America’’ Mr Bracken said.
Ms Slingsby has also held MD, CEO, Board, senior management and corporate advisory roles for a broad
range of Australian private and public companies and has been working on contract with MHJ since August
2018 on HR strategy and operational execution. Andrea is Alumni of Harvard Business School.
“Her unique experience in people focused fast-growing companies, business model improvement and
operational excellence is a major benefit for Michael Hill as we implement our strategy to become a
globally relevant leader in the premium jewellery category,’’ Mr Bracken said.



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 over 300 Michael Hill stores in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, along with 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