Comparison site director to join Joules as finance boss

COUNTRY casual clothes chain Joules is bringing in Moneysupermarket finance director Caroline York as its chief financial officer.

The fashion and accessories brand, which is based in Market Harborough, said she will join by September.

Prior to joining the FTSE-250 price comparison website, Ms York held senior finance posts at

Heathrow and BAA and, before that, at Atos KPMG and PwC.

She said: “Joules is a brand I have long admired and I am delighted to be joining as the group’s new CFO.

“The business has a very exciting future with significant opportunities to expand the brand and continue to develop its first-class digital proposition.

“I am looking forward to joining the team and helping the business to continue create value for all stakeholders.”

Joules announced in January that CFO Marc Dench will step down from the board on May 11, but will remain available in a consultancy capacity.

In the meantime, the business is making Jon Dargie, currently finance controller, its interim CFO, reporting directly to the board.

Joules chairman Ian Filby said: “We are delighted to announce

Caroline’s appointment as CFO and look forward to welcoming her to the group in the coming months.

“Caroline’s extensive experience in senior finance roles at strong consumer brands and digital-led businesses made her the stand-out candidate for the role.

“I would like to reiterate our thanks to Marc for his significant contribution to Joules during his time with the group and his commitment to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.”

Chief executive Nick Jones said: “We are delighted Caroline is going to be our next CFO and I am looking forward to working closely with her to deliver the next chapter of Joules’ long-term growth and development.

“I have no doubt Caroline’s extensive understanding of digital and brand-led businesses will be of great value to Joules.”