There's hopes a new boss will bring fresh energy to the struggling Warehouse Group.

Independent non-executive director John Journee has been appointed interim chief executive following Nick Grayston's abrupt resignation last week.

The board is now looking for a new chief executive to replace Grayston, who was in the role since 2016.

Board chair Joan Withers says elevating a member of the leadership team to the role wasn't considered, due to its financial position.

"So it's about us supporting the leadership team to get on and do the job they need to do, day in and day out, to get the Warehouse back on track."

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