Kingfisher PLC Board Change (5927R)
01 July 2020 - 1:30AM
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Kingfisher PLC
30 June 2020
KINGFISHER PLC
BOARD CHANGE - DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
30 June 2020 - Kingfisher plc ('Kingfisher') , today announces
the appointment of Tony Buffin as a Non-Executive Director of
Kingfisher with effect from 1 December 2020.
Tony joined Holland and Barrett as chief executive officer
during 2019, prior to which he was group chief operating officer
and chief financial officer at Travis Perkins PLC. Tony was
formerly chief financial officer of Australian grocery retailer,
Coles Group, and prior to that was chief executive officer of The
Loyalty Management Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Andy Cosslett, Chairman of
Kingfisher, said:
"I am delighted to welcome Tony to the Kingfisher Board. His
broad range of retail skills, particularly those gained in the home
improvement and digital retail markets, will be of great benefit to
Kingfisher. Tony will also bring a wealth of expertise in finance
and transformation. We are very much looking forward to working
with him."
Tony Buffin said:
"I am delighted to be joining the Board of Kingfisher having had
first-hand experience of the strength of the Group's businesses. I
look forward to supporting the Board, and I am excited by the
opportunities ahead to create sustainable and long-term shareholder
value under the leadership of CEO Thierry Garnier."
There are no further matters to be disclosed in respect of his
appointment under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Enquiries:
Group Company Secretary +44 (0) 20 7644 1041
Investor Relations +44 (0) 20 7644 1082
Media Relations +44 (0) 20 7644 1030
Teneo Blue Rubicon +44 (0) 207 420 3184
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