Halfords appoints new CEO after stellar second quarter

Car and bike parts retailer Halfords has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the abrupt departure of David Wild in the summer, as it revealed that full-year profits would be at the top end of guidance after a strong second quarter.

Car and bike parts retailer Halfords has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the abrupt departure of David Wild in the summer, as it revealed that full-year profits would be at the top end of guidance after a strong second quarter.

Halfords announced late last night that it has appointed Matt Davies, the former CEO at Pets At Home, as its new frontman with immediate effect.

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