Halfords brings in former 118 118 chief executive Murphy as marketing boss

Former chief executive of The Number118 118, Gerry Murphy is to join car and cycling specialist Halfords as its group brand marketing director.

Murphy, who has also served as marketing director for Superdrug, as well as overseeing the running of 118 118, will join Halfords in January, charged with overseeing and developing its brand marketing strategy.