Retail giant Specialty Fashion Group (SFG) has added two new members to its board from fashion chain Cotton On.
The company, which operates brands such as La Senza, Millers, Katies and Autograph, has announced it will welcome Ashley Hardwick and Michael Hardwick as non-executive directors, effective from May 25.
Ashley Hardwick is a director and shareholder of the Cotton On Group, has over 20 years of retail experience and also oversees the property function of the business.
Michael Hardwick is the chief financial officer of the Cotton On Group and has been heavily involved n the internal expansion of the business.
The duo will represent the shareholders of the Cotton On Group that hold a 20 per cent interest in SFG.
SFG chairman Geoff Levy said the group
would benefit from the experience of both new board members.
“We
are delighted that Ashley and Michael Hardwick have accepted our
offer to join the board. Both bring excellent global retail
credentials,” he said.