BOARD APPOINTMENT

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

10th April 2015

DEBENHAMS PLC

BOARD APPOINTMENT

Debenhams plc announces that it has today appointed Terry Duddy as a non-executive director. 

Nigel Northridge, Chairman of Debenhams, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Terry Duddy to Debenhams. He has had a long and distinguished career in retail and his experience and expertise will be a great addition to the board."

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

About Terry Duddy

Terry Duddy (59) is a non-executive director of Hammerson plc and Chair of the Retail Trust. Following its demerger from GUS in October 2006 until March 2014 Terry was Chief Executive of Home Retail Group, having previously served as CEO of Argos since its acquisition by GUS in 1998. He previously held senior executive roles at Dixons Stores Group, latterly as MD at PC World.

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Notes to editors

Debenhams is a leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage which trades from 246 stores across 27 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 five market share in womenswear and menswear and a top ten share in childrenswear. It is a market leader in premium health and beauty.

Debenhams has been investing in British design for 20 years through its exclusive Designers at Debenhams portfolio of brands. Current designers include Abigail Ahern, Jeff Banks, Jasper Conran, FrostFrench, Patrick Grant, Henry Holland, Betty Jackson, Stephen Jones, Ben de Lisi, Todd Lynn, Julien Macdonald, Jenny Packham, Pearce Fionda, Preen, Janet Reger, John Rocha, Ashley Thomas, Eric Van Peterson and Matthew Williamson.