Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety Chief Executive Officer Peter Fiasco has left the business after 18 months in the role, according to Inside Retail.
Fiasco, the first CEO appointed by the 32-year-old Australian retail chain, confirmed his departure, bringing an end to his leadership of the franchise network, which operates 57 stores supplying workwear, protective clothing and personal protective equipment.
Company confirms leadership departure
Hip Pocket director John Gleeson thanked Fiasco for his contribution to the business.
“Peter Fiasco has concluded his role as CEO of Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety. We thank Peter for his time with the business and wish him well in his future endeavours.”
Fiasco said the decision to leave was his own.
“I felt it was time for me to depart. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hip Pocket and contributing to the great brand that it is. I wish the franchisees particularly a huge amount of success.”
Experienced franchise executive
Before joining Hip Pocket, Fiasco served as Head of Franchising at Kwik Kopy for two years. He has also held senior leadership positions across several franchise brands, including Snap Print & Design, Australian Skin Clinics, Hairhouse and Quest Apartment Hotels.
Founded in Bendigo, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety has grown into a national franchise network serving businesses of all sizes with corporate apparel, safety workwear and personal protective equipment.
The company has not announced a successor to the chief executive role.