Collins Foods names new CFO

He was previously the CFO of Asaleo Care.

Collins Foods Limited has announced the appointment of Andrew Leyden as Group Chief Financial Officer, commencing in early October 2023.

Andrew has deep experience leading finance functions and organisations across multiple geographies and has a strong track record of developing strategy, including building businesses in adjacent and new categories to drive profitable sales growth. Given his experience and track record, Andrew will play a key role in driving growth opportunities for Collins Foods. 

Andrew is an experienced ASX-listed CFO having most recently held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Asaleo Care and prior to that, Vita Group. He also held senior roles in consumer goods companies including Essity, Foster’s Group and Reckitt.

As announced on 24 March 2023, Nigel Williams will be stepping down from the Group CFO role on 14 July 2023. 

Collins Foods’ CEO Drew O’Malley said, “We are delighted to have Andrew join Collins Foods as our new Group CFO. He comes with broad strategic, operational and financial experience, having led the finance functions in high-profile companies, and helped provide leadership and drive growth in every organisation he has served. Andrew will be an exceptional fit for Collins Foods’ culture and we are delighted to welcome him to the company.”