Wilko appoints Chief Financial Officer

Retailer, Wilko has announced the appointment. of Karen Mackay, who will be joining its senior leadership team as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Board Director.

Mackay joins the Wilko family of businesses from Optegra International Limited where she has been Group Chief Financial Officer for the last five years.

Mackay will be accountable for Wilko’s Finance, IT, Corporate Services, Health & Safety and Loss Prevention functions.  She is Wilko’s first permanent female CFO and the first permanent female holding board director from outside of the Wilkinson family.

Lisa Wilkinson, Wilko family director comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Karen.  She strengthens our senior team with not just financial leadership but a proven track record in delivering significant strategic change both within and outside a family business context.”