Michael Hill International Limited announced that Kate Palethorpe has been appointed to the role of Company Secretary effective March 18, 2024, and will share company secretary duties with Andrew Lowe, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary. Ms Palethorpe is an experienced ASX company secretary and governance professional, starting her career at top-tier law firm Minter Ellison before moving to in-house roles including Aesop, Aussie Farmers Direct and Australian Dairy Nutritionals. She has broad legal, commercial and governance experience and a strong background in retail and consumer brands/products.

Ms Palethorpe is also appointed, for the purpose of ASX Listing Rule 12.6, as the person responsible for communication between MHJ and ASX.