B&M European Value Retail S.A. CEO Succession Plan (9746I)
22 April 2022 - 4:00PM
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B&M European Value Retail S.A.
22 April 2022
22 April 2022
B&M European Value Retail S.A.
B&M Plans CEO Succession
B&M European Value Retail S.A. ("the Group"), the UK's
leading variety goods value retailer, today announces that Simon
Arora, after over 17 years leading the business, intends to retire
in 12 months' time from his role as Chief Executive Officer and
Director of the Company.
B&M was a regional chain of only 21 stores when it was
acquired by Simon and Bobby Arora in December 2004. Since then, it
has grown into a Group today of over 1,100 stores across the UK and
France and is now a constituent of the FTSE100 index. Having firmly
established a strong, entrepreneurial culture and built a talented
and experienced senior management team, Simon wishes to plan for
retirement. Bobby Arora, Group Trading Director, intends to remain
with the business in his current role.
Over the coming year, Simon will remain fully committed to the
business in his role as Chief Executive Officer, in particular to
assist in a smooth transition to his successor. A succession
process, led by Chairman Peter Bamford, will consider both internal
and external candidates and a further announcement will be made
when appropriate.
Peter Bamford, Chairman, said,
"On behalf of the Board and all stakeholders of the Group, I
would like to thank Simon for his leadership over the past
seventeen years. The remarkable growth of the business from its
humble beginnings to where it is today reflects his exceptional
passion, determination and ability. Moreover, he has established a
firm foundation from which the Group will continue to deliver its
successful growth strategy and great value for its customers. We
are all very grateful for his tireless efforts and he will leave us
next year with our best wishes for the future."
Simon Arora, Chief Executive, said,
"It has been a privilege to lead B&M for seventeen years and
I am immensely proud of the incredible journey that we have been
on. B&M's value for money proposition remains as relevant and
compelling to shoppers today as it has ever been. I would like to
thank all 38,000 members of the B&M family for their hard work
and commitment both now and as we continue our expansion."
This announcement contains inside information which is disclosed
in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation. There is no further
information to be disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule
9.6.13.
B&M European Value Retail S.A.
For further information please contact +44 (0) 151 728 5400 ext.
5763
Simon Arora, Chief Executive
Alex Russo, Chief Financial Officer
Jonny Armstrong, Head of Investor Relations
Investor.relations@bandmretail.com
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