Change of Chief Financial Officer
Released
Released
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Retail Food Group Limited
Level 4, 35 Robina Town Centre Drive
Robina Qld 4226
17 December 2025
CHANGE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
• Current CFO Rob Shore to leave the Company
• Appointment of Ryan Chellingworth as new CFO, effective 1 January 2026
Retail Food Group Limited (RFG or the Company) today announces that Rob Shore has resigned as Chief
Financial Officer (CFO), to take effect 31 December 2025. Existing RFG Deputy CFO, Ryan Chellingworth,
has been promoted to the role of CFO, effective 1 January 2026. Mr Shore will remain with RFG during
his six-month notice period to support an effective transition.
Since joining RFG as CFO in April 2023, Rob Shore has made a significant contribution to the Company.
In addition to driving step-change improvements in financial systems and processes, he has played a
critical leadership role in key strategic milestones, including the 2023 acquisition of Beefy’s Pies and
RFG’s Firehouse Subs partnership with US based global food company Restaurant Brands International.
He also led a significant review and reconfiguration of the Company’s international supply chain and
commercial structure, which will be key to unlocking the growth potential of RFG’s international
franchise network.
RFG Executive Chairman Peter George said, “Rob is an accomplished executive who has been an integral
member of RFG’s executive team throughout challenging times for both RFG and the broader macro
retail environment. We are grateful for his significant contribution to the Company. I’m particularly
pleased that Rob has nurtured establishment of a strong accounting and finance team and the
promotion of Ryan Chellingworth to CFO is testimony to the success of Rob’s leadership and mentoring
skills”.
Ryan Chellingworth joined RFG in August 2023, initially as General Manager Financial Performance &
Commercial before a subsequent promotion to Deputy CFO. He is a chartered accountant with over 25
years’ experience domestically and in the United Kingdom, including in senior finance roles. Prior to
joining RFG, Ryan was Group Treasurer & Investor Relations Officer at ASX listed payments company,
EML limited.
“Ryan has demonstrated a strong blend of financial fundamentals and commercial acumen which,
together with his knowledge of RFG’s business, make him ideally positioned for appointment as RFG’s
Chief Financial Officer”, Mr George said.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors.
ENDS
About Retail Food Group Limited:
Shareholder/Media Enquiries: investors@rfg.com.au / 07 2104 7537
RFG is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Queensland. It is Australia’s largest multi-brand
retail food franchise manager and is the owner of iconic brands including Gloria Jean’s, Donut King, Brumby’s
Bakery, Crust Gourmet Pizza and Beefy’s Pies. The Company holds the exclusive licence to grow Firehouse Subs
restaurants in Australia and expects to open the first restaurant in mid FY26. RFG distributes high quality pies
from our Sunshine Coast Bakery and coffee through our Sydney Roastery. For more information about RFG visit:
www.rfg.com.au
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