The Board of Smiths City Group announced late 2014 that its Managing Director for the last 15 years Rick Hellings was stepping down and as a result a search process had commenced. The company announced the appointment of Roy Campbell as Chief Executive Officer. Roy will start on 1st May 2015.

Keen for further challenge Roy headed offshore in 2007 where, in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer, he again continued to use his background in FMCG and business turnaround with success. Roy will be based in Christchurch.