Cooks Coffee Company has announced the appointment of Katherine Scott as Chief Financial Officer, a move aimed at bolstering the management team’s financial strategy and cost management expertise. The parent company of Esquires Coffee believes Scott’s proven track record in implementing cost-saving strategies is pivotal for the brand’s next growth phase.
Scott joins Cooks Coffee from AHC Limited, an Australian real estate agency, where she held the position of Financial Controller. With over 15 years of experience, Scott has previously served as Finance Manager for Chestertons Global, a real estate services firm, and as Group Financial Accountant at Immediate, a London-based media group.
In a press release, Cooks Coffee expressed confidence in Scott’s capabilities, emphasizing her leadership qualities and dedication to enhancing value through strategic financial oversight and cost management initiatives.
Keith Jackson, Executive Chairman of Cooks Coffee, stated, “We are excited to welcome Katherine Scott to the Board following her return to the UK from Australia. Her extensive financial management expertise, combined with her leadership skills and experience in financial modeling and cost-saving strategies, will significantly benefit our company. Katherine’s commitment to excellence and her broad financial acumen will play a crucial role in driving our growth and enhancing value for our stakeholders.”
Currently, Cooks Coffee operates 67 Esquires Coffee locations in the UK, 17 in Ireland, and 26 franchised sites across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Pakistan.
In June 2024, the New Zealand-based café group announced ambitious plans to expand its Esquires Coffee presence in the UK and Ireland from 67 to 300 outlets over the next decade.
Esquires Coffee reported a remarkable 36% year-on-year sales growth in the UK for the six months ending September 29, 2024, achieving £11.4 million ($14.9 million) in sales, while revenues in Ireland also increased by 6.7% to £5.1 million ($6.6 million).
The appointment comes after Esquires Coffee became Cooks Coffee’s sole café chain in October 2023, following the voluntary administration of its 11-store Triple Two coffee chain.
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