By Patrick Avenell

MELBOURNE, VIC: Former retail store owner and Breville state manager Chris Leahy has joined rival Morphy Richards as its new business development manager. Leahy will be based in Victoria in this new role.

Morphy Richards national sales manager Murray Barnes welcomed Leahy to the team today, telling Current.com.au that he was thrilled with new appointment.

“As part of Morphy Richards’ continued growth strategy and expansion in the Australian small appliance market, it gives us great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Chris Leahy to the position of business development manager based in Victoria.

“Chris has extensive industry experience spanning over 25 years, including being a store proprietor and a Breville state manager.”