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DSG International PLC07 June 2007 PR 77/07 - Strictly embargoed For release after 07.00 hours 7 June 2007 DSG INTERNATIONAL plc New Group Chief Executive Further to the announcement on 31 May 2007 of John Clare's intention to retire,DSG international plc is delighted to announce that John Browett (43) will betaking over as Group Chief Executive. John is currently Operations DevelopmentDirector at Tesco. In this role, John is responsible for the design andimprovement of the Tesco operating model. This work covers aspects of thestores, depots and back office, both in the UK and its international operationsin 12 countries. Prior to this role, he was CEO of Tesco.com, which under his leadership grewfrom a fledgling internet business into one of the world's most successfulinternet grocers. He has been with Tesco since October 1998, originally joiningas Group Strategy Director. Before joining Tesco he was at Boston ConsultingGroup, where he worked with a variety of clients specialising in consumer goodsand retail. A graduate of Cambridge University, John has an MBA from the Wharton BusinessSchool. He is married with three children. Sir John Collins, Chairman, commented on the appointment: "I am very pleasedthat John has agreed to join DSG international as our new Group Chief Executive.He brings a wealth of retailing experience to the Group from Tesco. Hisinvolvement in creating Tesco's online operations and more recently in drivingimproved customer experience and operational efficiencies will ensure that DSGinternational can continue to capitalise on our strengths for the benefit of ourcustomers, employees and shareholders." John Browett said: "I am delighted to be taking on the role of Group ChiefExecutive of DSG international. I am looking forward to getting to know thecustomers, staff and management team. We have some great opportunities aheadthat will build on the strong positions that have been established within theUK, internationally and on the internet." - ends - For further information: David Lloyd-Seed Group Director of Investor Relations 01727 205 065Hamish Thompson Director of Media Relations 01727 203 195 / 07702 684 290Jonathon Brill Financial Dynamics 020 7269 7170 Information on DSG international plc is available at http://www.dsgiplc.com Notes: 1. No firm starting date has been agreed. A further announcement on thestarting date will be made as soon as possible. 2. John Browett is not currently a director of any listed company and inthe previous five years he has been a director of Micro Focus International Plc.Other than as set out above, there is no information required to be disclosedpursuant to 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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