7th Oct 2010 07:00
MOSS BROS GROUP PLC ("the Company") Appointment of Non - Executive Director
Moss Bros Group Plc, the UK's No 1 Branded Suit Specialist, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maurice Helfgott as an Independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 19th October 2010. He will become the Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
Maurice brings a wealth of retailing experience from a variety of different companies including Marks and Spencer plc, where he was an Executive Director and successful Head of Menswear.
Maurice is the founder and director of Amery Capital, a principal investment and advisory firm and is an experienced Non-Executive Director and Chairman. Current board positions include Oliver Sweeney, a luxury British shoe brand, Kookai UK and Long Tall Sally, popular ladies fashion brands, and Retail Profile Holdings, an operator of retail merchandising units in UK shopping centres and subsidiary of publicly quoted Space and People Group.
Commenting on his appointment, Debbie Hewitt, Chairman said:
"On behalf of the Board and the Company, I am delighted to welcome Maurice. He has extensive experience in high street retailing and his business and strategic skills across a broad spectrum of businesses will bring considerable additional strength to the Board. We look forward to his contribution and support in achieving the Company's objectives."
On joining the Board, Maurice Helfgott said;
"I am delighted to be joining the Board at this point in the Company's development. I have been impressed with the team and look forward to supporting the business to realise its substantial potential."
[Listing Rule 9.6.13 disclosures]
There are no further disclosures required pursuant to paragraph LR 9.6.13 R of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority in relation to the appointment of Maurice Helfgott.
For further information please contact:
Moss Bros Group Plc: 07831 408651Debbie Hewitt, Chairman
Buchanan Communications: 0207 466 5000Charles Ryland/George Prassas
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