Pub chain Greene King has appointed Mothercare’s Richard Smothers as its new chief financial officer. Speaking on the appointment, chief executive of Greene King Rooney Anand said "I am delighted that Richard Smothers is joining us as chief financial officer. Richard has 20 years of experience at blue chip retail and consumer-focused companies in senior financial roles. He is a great addition to the executive team as we seek to become Britain's best pub company and to continue to deliver long-term growth and value to shareholders."