Collins Foods has appointed Nigel Williams as group CFO, effective today.

Williams is an accomplished finance executive with multinational experience. Most recently, Williams was financial director for Starbucks UK, where in addition to leading the finance side of the business, he was instrumental in developing and executing the business strategy.

Prior to this, Williams held a series of senior financial positions with Pret A Manager, an international food and drink retailer.

Collins Foods’ MD and CEO, Graham Maxwell, said he is delighted with the appointment of Williams to group CFO.

“With over 10 years’ experience in senior finance roles in the UK, including the past five years as financial director of Stark=bucks UK, he will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the business.”

Collins Foods operates 171 KFC stores and 26 company-owned Sizzler restaurants in Australia. In addition, the company has 60 franchised Sizzler restaurants around Asia. Collins Foods also owns a 50 per cent stake of Snag Stand which has six company-owned outlets and one franchised store.