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DFS Furniture PLC - Directorate Change
12th July 2024, 06:00
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DFS Furniture PLC
12 July 2024
 

12 July 2024

 

DFS Furniture plc

Directorate Change

 

DFS Furniture PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bruce Marsh as an Independent Non-Executive director of the Company effective from 1st August 2024. Mr Marsh will also be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nomination Committee, from that date.

Steve Johnson, Chairman said, "I am delighted that Bruce is joining the Board. His significant retail experience as the CFO of Curry's PLC is directly relevant to the  DFS's  strategy.  His extensive experience leading finance teams, maintaining robust financial controls and improving planning and performance, for "big ticket item" retailers will bring valuable experience and insight to the Board.  I look forward to working closely with Bruce over the next few years."

Bruce is the CFO of Curry's PLC,  and previously held senior positions with Tesco plc, Kingfisher plc and Dixons Retail plc. Bruce brings a strong financial track record over many years in retail, and in the successful delivery of large complex business transformations in rapidly changing environments.

Mr Marsh does not currently hold any DFS Furniture Plc shares and no further information in connection with his appointment is required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13R.

DFS further announces that independent non-Executive Director, Loraine Martins, has decided to step down from the Board of Directors with effect from the 31st July 2024.

Steve Johnson, Chairman, said, "I would like to thank Loraine for her valued contribution as a member of the DFS Furniture Board of Directors. Loraine has used her considerable experience in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity in supporting the Company's People strategy. On behalf of the entire Board and the Company, I wish her the very best."  

 

DFS (enquiries via Teneo):

Liz McDonald (Group Company Secretary)

 

Teneo

James Macey-White

Jessica Reid

Ayo Sangobowale

+44 (0)20 7353 4200

85fs.dfs@teneo.com

 

About DFS Furniture plc

The Group is the clear market-leading retailer of living room furniture in the United Kingdom. Our Group purpose is to bring great design and comfort into every living room, in an affordable, responsible and sustainable manner.  We operate an integrated physical and digital retail network of living room furniture showrooms and web sites in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, trading through our leading brands, DFS, Sofology and Dwell. We attract customers through our targeted and national marketing activities and our reputation for high quality products and service, breadth of product offer and favourable consumer financing options.  We fulfil orders for our exclusive product ranges through our own three UK finished goods factories, and through manufacturing partners located in the UK, Europe, and Far East, and delivered with care through our expert final-mile delivery service "The Sofa Delivery Company Limited".

 

 

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