Board Appointment

4 October 2012

BOARD APPOINTMENT

Debenhams plc announces that it has today appointed Peter Fitzgerald as a non-executive director. 

Nigel Northridge, Chairman of Debenhams, said:

"Peter Fitzgerald has a wealth of experience in helping retail businesses to realise their online ambitions with acknowledged industry-leaders Amazon and Google. Growing our multi-channel business is a crucial part of Debenhams' strategy and, as one of the leading experts in his field, we look forward to Peter's contribution as a member of the board."

Peter Fitzgerald said:

"I am very pleased to be joining the board of Debenhams. I hope my experience working with businesses to help them succeed online will be valuable to the business and look forward to working closely with the team."

There is no information to disclose under LR 9.6.13R pertaining to this appointment.

About Peter Fitzgerald

Peter Fitzgerald (42) is Country Sales Director for Google UK/Eire having worked for that business since 2007, predominantly with retail business clients. From 1999 to 2007 Mr Fitzgerald worked for Amazon both in Europe and the USA. An American citizen, he holds a BA in English Literature from Rockhurst College, Kansas City.

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Enquiries

Debenhams plc

Lisa Williams 020 7408 3304/07908 483841

Brunswick Group

Simon Sporborg, Tim Danaher 020 7404 5959

Notes to editors

Debenhams is a leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage which trades out of 241 stores across 28 countries. Debenhams gives its customers around the world a unique, differentiated and exclusive mix of own brands, international brands and concessions.

In the UK, Debenhams has a top four market share in womenswear and menswear and a top ten share in childrenswear. It leads the market in premium health and beauty.

Debenhams is available online in 70 countries and is the eleventh biggest UK online retailer by traffic volume. In March 2012 Debenhams was awarded "Multi-channel Retailer of the Year" at the Oracle Retail Week Awards.

Debenhams has been investing in British design for 20 years through its exclusive Designers at Debenhams portfolio of brands. Current designers include Ted Baker, Jeff Banks, Jasper Conran, Erickson Beamon, FrostFrench, Henry Holland, Roksanda Ilincic, Betty Jackson, Jonathan Kelsey, Carol Lake, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, Melissa Odabash, Jane Packer, Jenny Packham, Pearce Fionda, Preen, Janet Reger, John Rocha, Jonathan Saunders, Lisa Stickley, Yukari Sweeney, Ashley Thomas, Eric Van Peterson and Matthew Williamson.