Ted Baker owner ABG appoints CFO from Warner Media

Thursday 19th January, 2023

Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has appointed Jessica Holscott as CFO replacing Kevin Clarke who moves to the role of executive vice-chairman.

Holscott joins Authentic from Warner Media, where she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Studios and Networks.

Prior to joining Warner Media, Holscott held several leadership roles, including Executive Vice President and CFO at HBO, Senior Vice President - Investor Relations and Merger Planning Leader at Warner Media and CFO GE Asset Management at GE Capital.

In her new role, Holscott will lead Authentic’s Finance teams and partner with Founder, Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and executive leadership to drive sustainable, long-term value creation through financial strategy and fiscal performance.

“I am excited to join the Authentic team and enhance the company’s strategic expansion and growth plans,” said Holscott. “Authentic has a strong market position with significant global opportunities. I look forward to working with Jamie, the executive group and the Finance team in their collective efforts to execute market-specific initiatives and enhance value for all shareholders.”