HMV Group has appointed David Wolffe, the finance director of ITV Studios, as its new finance director

Wolffe has substantial experience in the media world, having also worked in senior finance roles at AOL Europe and BBC Worldwide. Since 2008 he has been FD of ITV Studios, the broadcaster’s £600m-turnover content production and distribution business, and also interim managing director of ITV Global Entertainment.

“I am confident that his financial background combined with a broader strategic expertise of changing media markets, of which HMV is a part, will be invaluable to us as we continue the transformation of our business,” said HMV chief executive Simon Fox.

Wolffe joins HMV on 10 January.

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