The Directors of Breville Group Limited (Breville) announced the appointment of Mr. Jim Clayton as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1 July 2015. Mr. Clayton has previously held roles with: LG Electronics Inc, where he led technology innovation and new growth markets for LG's Home Entertainment Company. Mr. Mervyn Cohen will continue as Interim Chief Executive Officer until 1 July 2015 at which time he will return to the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Clayton held a number of senior roles at LG Electronics Inc. since 2009. His last role prior to joining Breville, from 2013 was Executive Vice President, New Business Division, in the Home Entertainment Company of LG Electronics Inc.