Darty appoints new finance director

French electronics retailer Darty has hired Albin Jacquemont, former Carrefour chief financial officer, as its new finance director.

Jacquemont will join the group in the beginning of next year.

The current finance director Dominic Platt will remain in the company until June 2015 to oversee the transition.

Chairman Alan Parker said: “The board and I look forward to working with him on our ongoing plans to restore shareholder value by increasing profitability in our businesses from our market leadership and growth initiatives, and by improving efficiencies in the cost base.”

Darty's share price was up 0.4% at 70.25p by 15:59.