Tile specialist firm Topps Tiles has named Caroline Browne as its new CFO.
Browne will take over from the company’s former CFO Stephen Hopson, who resigned in June.
She will join the company from the Watches of Switzerland Group, where she currently holds the position of group finance and investor relations director. Browne is also the treasurer and audit and risk committee chair for not-for-profit War Child UK.
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Paul Forman, chair of the board at Topps Tiles said: “We are delighted to welcome Caroline as Chief Financial Officer.
“She has significant financial and investor relations experience in high quality retail organisations and a consistent track record of delivering strong results and I look forward to working with her as we build upon our growth ambitions and create continued long-term value for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.”
Prior to working at Watches of Switzerland, she held positions at Next, Boots and Ernst and Young.
She will join Topps Tiles in the spring 2026 as an executive director.
Alex Jensen, CEO Designate, said: “I’m very much looking forward to Caroline joining the business. Her extensive retail experience and proven ability in commercial finance, risk management, governance and investor relations will be invaluable as we continue to execute our growth strategy and strengthen our market position.”
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