Michael Hapgood has knowledge of the processes required to launch, source and manage global brands within the Australasian market.
Mr Hapgood is a founding director and shareholder of Accent Group. He has been intimately involved in developing all major strategic initiatives for the business, initially from 1988 as marketing director before becoming chief executive in 1998 until the sale to RCG Group in May 2015. Mr Hapgood then became chair of Accent Group until August 2016 when he moved to a non-executive role. He is also a member of the company’s digital strategy group.