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KMD Brands announces new Group Chief Financial Officer

Director Appointment24 July 2025KMDConsumer Discretionary

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25 July 2025


KMD Brands announces new Group Chief Financial Officer

KMD Brands Limited (ASX/NZX: KMD, KMD Brands or the Group) is pleased to announce the appointment

of Carla Webb-Sear as Group Chief Financial Of f icer (CFO), f ollowing an extensive global search. Carla will

join the Group Executive Team in the f irst week of August and report to Group Chief Executive Of f icer (CEO)

and Managing Director of KMD Brands, Brent Scrimshaw.

A seasoned ASX-listed executive, Carla joins KMD Brands f rom Qantas, where she was Chief Financial and

Strategy Of f icer of the Loyalty division. Carla brings over two decades of f inancial leadership across

consumer, media and technology sectors, with deep expertise in driving transf ormative outcomes in

complex, matrixed global organisations including ViacomCBS, Enero Group and Fairf ax.

Carla is known f or delivering innovative f inancial strategies that drive ef f ective transf ormation and deliver

consistent prof it growth. She also has a proven track record of unlocking value through operational

ef f iciency, strategic capital allocation, and disciplined f inancial management. At KMD Brands, she will play a

pivotal role in accelerating the Group’s financial performance.

Brent Scrimshaw, Group CEO and Managing Director of KMD Brands, commented: “After an extensive

global search, I’m thrilled to welcome Carla Webb-Sear to KMD Brands. Carla’s expertise and proven track

record of unlocking value, agile transf ormation and disciplined f inancial management will be invaluable as we

navigate a dynamic global market. I look f orward to partnering with Carla to deliver long-term value f or

shareholders.”

“I’d also like to thank Ben Washington f or his continued and valuable contributions while serving as Interim

CFO. With Carla’s commencement, Ben will resume his position as Deputy CFO continuing to provide

strategic insight and support to the Group Executive and Board.”

Carla Webb-Sear shared: "I’m excited to be joining KMD Brands at this pivotal moment in its journey. There’s

a clear opportunity to drive transformative growth and deliver impactful results across the portfolio. I’m

looking forward to working closely with the Board and Executive Team to accelerate the Group’s global

strategy.”

Carla will relocate from Sydney and be based at the Group’s global headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Her f ormal start date with the Group is Monday 4th August.


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For further information, please contact:


Carla Webb

P: + 61422991654

E: carla.webb@kmdbrands.com or enquiries@kmdbrands.com

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