Clicks Group announced the appointment of Vikesh Ramsunder as group CEO and an executive director with effect from 1 January 2019 to succeed David Kneale who has led the group since 2006. Kneale will step down effective 1 January 2019 and will then assume the role of group strategic advisor while he serves his contractual notice period until 31 August 2019. This will enable the group to benefit from Kneale's extensive health and beauty retailing experience and ensure a smooth transition to the new CEO.

Ramsunder (47) is the chief operating officer of Clicks and has been with the group for 25 years.