EZCORP Appoints Mark Kuchenrither CEO, Effective Immediately

(RTTNews) - EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW), a provider of instant cash solutions for consumers, Wednesday announced its new senior executive management team, with the addition of Stuart Grimshaw as Executive Chairman.

The new team repositions Lachlan Given as Executive Vice Chairman and Mark Kuchenrither has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Grimshaw has been serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Queensland Limited since November 2011, where he initiated fundamental changes to the company's culture, operating model and strategic direction and established a strong track record of execution.

Given was named non-executive Chairman of the Board of EZCORP in July and will assume the new position of Executive Vice Chairman.

Kuchenrither has been serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since July. He will assume the President and Chief Executive Officer role, effective immediately.

Until the company hires a new Chief Financial Officer, Kuchenrither will continue to serve in that role as well.