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Kathmandu appoints David Kirk as Chairman

New Zealand-based outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu yesterday announced the appointment of David Kirk as Chairman, replacing John Harvey, who had been Acting Chairman of Kathmandu since March 2013.

Kirk joined the board as non-executive director in November last year. He is currently Chairman of Trade Me Group and Hoyts Group, co-founder and Managing Partner of Bailador Investment Management, as well as Director of Bailador portfolio companies and Forsyth Barr Group.

"I have been impressed by the results achieved by the company since it listed in 2009, and in particular the significant progress it has made in growing its online sales through Kathmandu’s own platform and global marketplace websites. I look forward to contributing to the further development of Kathmandu’s growth strategy," said Kirk.