Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer

7 July 2023



Appointment of Group Chief Executive Officer

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (NZX: HLG) has today 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.

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.

Warren Bell, Chairman of Hallenstein Glasson, says: “We are looking forward to the contribution
Chris will make to the business. In addition to his wide retail and commercial experience he
understands the DNA of our brands which will be a significant advantage.”

Chris says: “Hallenstein Glasson is an iconic Australasian retailer with leading brand positioning and
ability to quickly adapt to customer needs. I am looking forward to joining this established and high
performing team and supporting the continued growth momentum and success of the Group.”

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


Warren Bell
Chairman