27th Sep 2010 07:00
27th September 2010
Findel Plc ("the Group")
Directorate Change
Non-Executive Director Appointment
Findel plc, one of the UK's leading home shopping and education supplies businesses, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurel Powers-Freeling as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2010.
Laurel brings a wealth of international, commercial and financial business experience to the Board. Laurel has been a Group Executive Director at Marks & Spencer Group Plc; CEO of Marks & Spencer Financial Services Plc and most recently the UK Country Manager & Chairman of the European Insurance Business at American Express Services Europe Ltd. Laurel's previous roles have included Managing Director of the Wealth Management Division at Lloyds TSB Group Plc, prior to which she was the Finance and Strategy Director of their UK Retail Banking Division.
Laurel currently holds Non-Executive Director positions at BBA-LIBOR Ltd, the Bank of Ireland (UK) and remains a Senior Adviser to the Bank of England.
Commenting on the appointment David Sugden, Chairman of Findel, said:
"Laurel will be a terrific asset and I am delighted to welcome her to the Findel Board. We look forward to the significant value and positive contributions that Laurel will add going forward."
There is no further information to be disclosed under Sections 9.6.13 R(2) to (6) of the UKLA Listing Rules in respect of Ms. Powers-Freeling's appointment.
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For further information please contact:
Findel plc
David Sugden, Chairman T: +44 (0)1943 864 686
Financial Dynamics
Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg/Caroline Stewart T: +44 (0)207 831 3113
Notes to Editors:
Findel plc is a multi channel retailer operating across the business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketplaces. Findel trades across three divisions, Home Shopping, Education and Healthcare.
For over 40 years, Findel has been a leader in direct shopping and provided a majority of UK schools with their educational supplies. The company is also a major provider of products and services for the assistive technology and community equipment services areas of the healthcare industry.
Findel plc aims to be the leader in selling and delivering a diverse range of products to businesses and consumers via catalogues and the Internet. Thanks to sourcing offices in Hong Kong and India and excellent relationships with leading suppliers, Findel is able to source the most appropriate products for their customers at the right price.
www.findel.co.uk
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