Just Eat boss unveiled as next Moneysupermarket.com CEO

Comparison site Moneysupermarket.com Group has announced its new chief executive to replace Mark Lewis.

Peter Duffy, current chief executive of food order and delivery business Just Eat, will step up to the role on Mr Lewis’s departure, on September 1, subject to normal regulatory approvals.

Mr Lewis announced in February that he planned to step down as chief executive of the group, based in Ewloe, near Chester.

Prior to Just Eat, Mr Duffy was chief commercial officer at easyJet and marketing director of Audi UK.

He began his career in banking, holding positions with Barclays, Yorkshire Bank and TSB.

He is a non-executive director of Close Brothers Group, where he is a member of the risk committee.

Robin Freestone, chair of Moneysupermarket, said: “After an extensive search, we’re pleased to appoint Peter Duffy as our new CEO.

“He has the track record we’re looking for: experience of digital businesses and a dynamic leadership style that’s been honed in fast-moving trading environments, including nearly seven years at easyJet.

“We thank Mark for his leadership over the past three-and-a-half years and wish him well. Mark and the team have set a clear strategy for the group and helped households save over £6bn.”

Peter Duffy added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Moneysupermarket Group, a company I have always admired.

“We are here to save customers money, and with people facing so much uncertainty at the moment, this has never been more important.

“I’m really looking forward to working with the team on their exciting plans to bring more savings to more people.”

Mark Lewis will step down as CEO on August 31, and will leave the group.