Collins Foods Limited announced that it has appointed Andrew Leyden as Group Chief Financial Officer, commencing in early October 2023. Andrew is a highly commercial and experienced finance leader. He has deep experience leading finance functions and organizations across multiple geographies, and has a strong track record of developing strategy, including building businesses in adjacent and new categories to drive profitable sales growth.

Given his experience and track record, Andrew will play a key role in driving growth opportunities for Collins Foods. Andrew is an experienced ASX-listed CFO having most recently held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Asaleo Care and prior to that, Vita Group. He also held senior roles in consumer goods companies including Essity, Foster’s Group and Reckitt.

As announced on 24 March 2023, Nigel Williams will be stepping down from the Group CFO role on 14 July 2023.