Directorate Change

11 December 2013

DEBENHAMS PLC: BOARD APPOINTMENT

Debenhams plc, the leading international, multi-channel brand, announces that Suzanne Harlow has been appointed to the board of directors in the role of Group Trading Director.

Nigel Northridge, Chairman of Debenhams, said: "We are delighted to welcome Suzanne to the board. We have made significant improvements to our customer proposition under her direction and we look forward to her continued contribution to all aspects of the business as a member of the board."

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

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About Suzanne Harlow

Suzanne Harlow joined Debenhams in 1994. She has held the role of Group Trading Director since 2008 and leads the design, buying and merchandising functions of the business. Prior to this, Suzanne was Trading Director for Womenswear, Lingerie and Beauty between 2005 and 2008 and Buying and Merchandising Director of various divisions between 1999 and 2005. She holds a BA in Fashion Textile Design. 

Enquiries

Analysts and Investors

Lisa Williams, Debenhams plc 020 3549 6304, 07908 483841

Media

Simon Sporborg, Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959

Tim Danaher, Brunswick Group 020 7404 5959

Notes to editors

Debenhams is a leading international, multi-channel brand with a proud British heritage which trades from 240 stores across 29 countries and is available online in 67 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, Vicki Elizabeth, FrostFrench, Patrick Grant, Henry Holland, Betty Jackson, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, Jane Packer, Jenny Packham, Pearce Fionda, Stephen Jones, Markus Lupfer, Todd Lynn, Preen, Janet Reger, John Rocha, Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab, Ashley Thomas, Eric Van Peterson and Matthew Williamson.