26th Jul 2019 12:46
(Alliance News) - Fashion retailer Superdry PLC on Friday announced the appointment of two non-executive directors, including one who will leave William Hill PLC as a result.
Superdry has hired Georgina Harvey and Faisal Galaria as non-executive directors, effective from Monday next week.
In its own statement, William Hill said Harvey, following her appointment, will depart William Hill's board at the end of 2019.
Galaria has "extensive" digital experience, Superdry said, and was most recently the chief strategy & investment officer at Gocompare Group PLC.
Superdry Chair Peter Williams said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of these two outstanding individuals, who will prove strong additions to the Superdry board. Georgina is a highly experienced non-executive director and remuneration committee chairman, while Faisal brings world-class digital expertise to the board, skills which I believe will be of huge benefit to the business.
"Along with the appointments of Helen Weir and Alastair Miller announced earlier this month, we now have the right board to support the business as we set out to reinvigorate the Superdry brand and improve the financial performance of the company."
Superdry has had a turbulent time of late, with founder Julian Dunkerton returning in April, having left the firm a year before that. Superdry issued a number of profit warnings in the year in between, prompting Dunkerton's return, which in turn led to an exodus of the firm's board.
Superdry shares were 1.4% lower on Friday at a price of 447.40 pence each. In January 2018, they were at 2,074.00p.
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