WH Smith PLC Board Changes (4742Y)
09 Septiembre 2020 - 4:03AM
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WH Smith PLC
09 September 2020
9 September 2020
WH Smith PLC
BOARD CHANGES
WH Smith PLC today announces the appointment of Nicky Dulieu to
the WH Smith Board and the retirement of Suzanne Baxter
WH Smith today announces the appointment of Nicky Dulieu as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from 9 September 2020 and that,
in accordance with the Company's Board succession plan, Suzanne
Baxter will step down as a Non-Executive Director after serving on
the Board for 8 years following the Company's Annual General
meeting in January 2021. Following the retirement of Suzanne Baxter
as a Non-Executive Director, Nicky Dulieu will also be appointed as
Chair of the Audit Committee following the Company's AGM.
Nicky joins the Board of WH Smith with substantial financial and
retail expertise. Nicky trained as an accountant with Marks &
Spencer Group plc and held various strategic and financial roles
within Marks & Spencer over a 23 year period. In 2006, Nicky
joined the Board of Hobbs Limited as Chief Operating Officer and
Finance Director and was Chief Executive from 2008 until 2014.
Nicky is currently a Non-Executive Director at Redrow Plc, Marshall
Motor Holdings Plc and Adnams Plc.
Other than as set out in this announcement there are no further
disclosures required in respect of Nicky Dulieu under paragraph
9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
WH Smith Chairman, Henry Staunton, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Nicky on to the Board of WH Smith.
With her finance and retail expertise, Nicky will be a valuable
member of the Board and an excellent appointment as Chair of the
Audit Committee.
" I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Suzanne
for her tremendous contribution to the Group over the last eight
years. She will leave with our thanks and good wishes for the
future.
Enquiries:
WH Smith PLC
Mark Boyle Investor Relations 020 3981 1285
Brunswick
Tim Danaher 020 7404 5959
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