Michael Hapgood

A founding director and shareholder of Accent Group, Michael has extensive knowledge of the processes required to effectively launch, source and manage global brands within the Australasian market. From Accent Group’s inception, Michael has been intimately involved in the development of all major strategic initiatives for the business initially from 1988 as marketing director before becoming CEO in 1998 until the sale to RCG Group in May 2015. Michael then became Accent Group’s Chairman until August 2016 when all ongoing executive roles were relinquished. He continues as a Non-Executive Director and shareholder of Accent Group.