Christian Mazauric named as new B&Q boss

Kingfisher has named Christian Mazauric, current CEO of sister chain Brico Depot in Romania as the new boss of B&Q. 

On 1st July Christian will take on the new role, created when current CEO Michael Loeve announced in April that he was leaving to become the head of the Danish discount supermarket Netto.

Read - Michael Loeve swaps B&Q for Netto.

The current finance director of Brico Depot, Romania Adela Smeu will succeed Christian.

Mazauric has worked for the Kingfisher group for over 16 years, including stints at both Castorama and Screwfix. His most recent UK role was Finance Director for B&Q which he started in September 2012.

Read Insight DIY Archive - Kingfisher moves Castorama CEO to B&Q

Earlier today Kingfisher announced their Q1 trading update, read more here - Kingfisher Q1 Trading Update

Source: Insight Team

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