Naked Wines plc announced that Rodrigo Maza. Maza, Naked's UK Managing Director since September 2023, will work side-by-side with Rowan Gormley, Executive Chairman, over the next several months to ensure a successful transition, after which he will assume the Group CEO role permanently and Rowan will resume his previous role as Non-Executive Chairman. Maza will join the Board of Naked with immediate effect.

Naked has greatly valued Maza's contribution to the business thus far and welcomes his future leadership. He has been working closely with Rowan and the executive team to define Naked's turnaround strategy. Alongside the Board, he will now lead its execution, leveraging his customer-centric approach and extensive experience of cross-functional teams to restore sustainable growth for the Company.

The Company has also appointed Emma Kamel, formerly COO of the UK business, to succeed Maza as General Manager of the UK business. Emma has over six years of experience with Naked, rising through the organization including as Commercial and Supply Chain Director.