The Board of Retail Food Group Limited announced the promotion of Richard Hinson to Group Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hinson commenced with RFG as Chief Executive ­ Australia in January 2018 to lead implementation of the company's strategic business review, to simplify the Group's operating model, and to improve the sustainability and performance of RFG's franchise network. In that role, Mr. Hinson has been responsible for the Group's domestic franchising network, working with franchisees to strengthen and improve their businesses.

Managing Director, Andre Nell, will leave the Group on 29 May 2018. Richard Hinson has almost 30 years' experience in the retail food sector and has held national executive positions at Wrigley Pacific and Metcash Supermarket and Convenience. He has extensive experience in supply chain, integrated business processes, sales and marketing, and customer service.

Darren Dench joined RFG in early 2017 and moved into the new position of Global Head of Coffee in December 2017.