Pets At Home Group Plc Directorate Change (1727G)
May 25 2017 - 2:02AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 1727G
Pets At Home Group Plc
25 May 2017
Pets at Home Group Plc
Directorate Change
Thursday 25 May 2017
Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading specialist retailer of
pet food, accessories and services, announces that Paul Coby,
Independent Non-Executive Director, will step down from the Board
with effect from the close of the Company's annual general meeting
(AGM) which will be held on 11 July 2017. Paul has been a Director
of Pets at Home since 2014. Paul will be succeeded by Stansilas
Laurent on 11 July 2017. Stan was formerly President and CEO of
Photobox and COO of AOL Europe. He is currently entrepreneur in
residence with Highland Capital Partners Europe.
In addition Amy Stirling, Independent Non-Executive Director,
will also step down from the Board with effect from the close of
the AGM. Amy has been a Director of Pets at Home and Chairman of
the Audit Committee since 2014. Following this, Amy will be
succeeded by Sharon Flood, Chairman of ST Du Pont S.A, the Paris
based luxury goods company and Audit Chair at Crest Nicholson plc
and Network Rail. Sharon will take on the Chairmanship of the Audit
and Risk Committee.
Both Paul and Amy are standing down from the Board in order to
fulfil commitments in their full time roles.
Stan and Sharon bring a wealth of experience to the Board.
Stan's entrepreneurial background and understanding of the digital
online space in consumer facing businesses will add significant
value as we expand our omnichannel capabilities at Pets at Home.
Sharon has impeccable retail credentials having worked with
Kingfisher, John Lewis and more recently as Chairman of French
luxury goods company ST Du Pont. Her plc experience and
understanding of the retail market will contribute greatly to the
growth of the business.
Tony DeNunzio, Chairman of Pets at Home said: "I would like to
thank both Paul and Amy for their wise counsel and contributions to
the Board since our IPO and would like to wish them continued
success as they fulfil other commitments. Stan and Sharon are
outstanding additions to the Board. I would like to welcome them
and look forward to benefitting from their extensive experience in
the digital and retail sectors."
ENDS
On appointment Stan will also become a member of the Audit
Committee, Nominations & Governance Committee, CSR Committee
and Pets Before Profit Committee and Sharon will also become a
member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nominations &
Governance Committee.
There is no further information to be disclosed under paragraph
9.6.13 of the UK Listing Authority Listing Rules. This announcement
contains inside information.
Investor Relations Enquiries
Pets at Home Group Plc: +44 (0)161 486 6688
Amie Gramlick, Head Of Investor
Relations
Media Enquiries
Pets at Home Group Plc: +44 (0)161 486 6688
Brian Hudspith, Director Of
Corporate Affairs
Maitland: +44 (0)20 7379 5151
Rebecca Mitchell
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