17th Jul 2008 07:00
17 July 2008 - PR 61/08
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DSG international plc
BOARD CHANGES
DSG international plc, today announces that Kevin O'Byrne will be leaving the Group, to join Kingfisher plc as Group Finance Director.
Nicholas Cadbury will be appointed Group Finance Director with effect from 14 August following a handover period. Nicholas has been appointed to the Board of DSG international plc and the Executive Committee with immediate effect.
Nicholas joined DSG international in 1993. He has held various roles since then including Finance Director of PC World, Commercial Director of PC World and Managing Director of Dixons Tax Free. Most recently he was Finance Director for the International Electricals operations. He qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse.
Announcing the changes, John Browett, Chief Executive, said:
"I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Cadbury as Group Finance Director. Nicholas has wide experience of our operations across the Group. He brings great experience in a number of areas of the Group, both in the UK and internationally.
I would like to thank Kevin for the contribution he has made to our business, and the support he has provided since I joined the Group."
For further information
Investor Relations:
David Lloyd-Seed Group Communications Director, DSGi 01727 205065
Press and Media:
Mark Webb Head of Media Relations, DSGi 01727 205019
Laura Cummings Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959
Information on DSG international plc is available at http://www.dsgiplc.com
Notes:
1. Nicholas Cadbury is not currently a director of any listed company. There is no information required to be disclosed pursuant to 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.
2. Kevin O'Byrne will cease to be a director of DSG international plc with effect from 14 August 2008.
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