8th Sep 2009 07:00
PRN 57/09
For release at 07.00 - 8 September 2009
DSG INTERNATIONAL plc
BOARD CHANGES
DSG international plc today announces the appointment of Tim How as a non-executive Director, with immediate effect.
Tim has extensive retail experience. He was Chief Executive of Majestic Wine plc from 1989 to 2008, where, having initially led the management buy-out of the business in 1989 (as Wizard Wine) he acquired Majestic Wine in 1991. As Chief Executive, Tim led the growth of the group from its initial ten store portfolio to a pan-UK business of 145 stores. Floating the business on AIM in 1996, he oversaw 15 years of successive profit growth. Tim was previously Managing Director of Bejam Group plc.
Commenting on the appointment, John Allan, Chairman of DSGi, said "I am delighted that Tim has agreed to join our board. He brings with him significant management experience and a proven track record in the retail sector"
Tim holds an MA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a Masters Degree in Business studies from London Business School.
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Notes:
Tim How is a Non-Executive Director of Henderson Group plc, Framlington AIM VCT plc and Framlington AIM VCT 2 plc. He was previously a Director of Majestic Wine plc and Austin Reed Group plc. Other than as set out above, there is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules
Information on DSG international plc is available at http://www.dsgiplc.com
Notes for Editors
Tim How - CV
Age: 58
Education: MA, Natural Sciences, Cambridge University
Masters Degree in Business studies, London Business School
Current Boards
2008 - date Henderson Group plc
Non-executive Director
2008 - date Rayner & Keeler Ltd
Chairman
2004 - date Framlington AIM VCT plc
Chairman
2005 - date Framlington AIM VCT 2 plc
Non-executive Director and Chairman of Audit Committee
Previous Boards
2002 - 2006 Austin Reed Group plc
Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Audit Committee
1997 - 2005 Fresca Group Ltd (M & W Mack)
Non-executive Director
Executive Roles:
1989 - 2008 Majestic Wine plc (Wizard Wine prior to 1991)
Chief Executive
1983 - 1989 Bejam Group plc
Managing Director
1979 - 1983 Polaroid (UK) Ltd
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