4th Dec 2007 13:42
Debenhams plc04 December 2007 4 December 2007 DEBENHAMS PLC APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR Debenhams plc ("Debenhams" or "the Company") is pleased to announce theappointment of Angela Spindler to the Board of Debenhams as Managing Director.She will join the Company on 4 February 2008. Angela was previously Global Managing Director of George, the highly successfulclothing division of Asda/Wal-Mart, where she was responsible for all aspects ofthe George business including the international development of the brand. Angelapreviously held senior positions at Cadbury Schweppes and Pedigree Masterfoods. Angela will join Debenhams in the newly created role of Managing Director andwill report directly to Rob Templeman, Chief Executive. She will have directresponsibility for the future development of the Debenhams brand and forMarketing, Visual & Creative and the Company's fast growing online business. Rob Templeman, Chief Executive of Debenhams, said: ''We are delighted that Angela has agreed to join the team at Debenhams. Herwealth of experience in retail and brand management at the helm of one of thelargest fashion and clothing retailers, together with her broader knowledge ofretailing, will considerably strengthen the Board. I am looking forward toworking with Angela as we take the Company to the next stage in itsdevelopment.'' Enquiries: Analysts/ShareholdersDebenhams plcRob Templeman, Chief ExecutiveLisa Williams, Investor Relations: 020 7408 3304 MediaFinancial DynamicsJonathon Brill: 020 7269 7170 High resolution images are available for media to view and download free ofcharge from www.prshots.com/Debenhams. Notes to Editors Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in keyproduct categories, such as womenswear, menswear, homeware and health andbeauty. Debenhams has a total of 137 department stores in the UK and Republic Irelandand 9 Desire by Debenhams stores, which are a new small store concept featuringa mix of womenswear, accessories, lingerie, cosmetics and childrenswear.Debenhams has a further 38 international franchise stores in 16 countries and anonline store available at www.debenhams.com. Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK. Designers at Debenhams include Ted Baker, Jasper Conran, Theo Fennell, PearceFionda, Frost French, Betty Jackson, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, JohnRichmond, John Rocha and Matthew Williamson. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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