– UK, London – Currys plc (LON: CURY) today announced the appointment of Ian Dyson to its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective on 1 September 2022 and as Chair of the Board on 8 September 2022 to succeed Ian Livingston who will step down from the Board on that date.
Alex Baldock, Group CEO commented, “I am very grateful for the guidance, challenge, and support that Ian Livingston has given to Currys and the role he has played in transforming it into the leading omnichannel retailer of technology products and services it is today. As we continue with our exciting transformation, I am delighted that in Ian Dyson we have found a new Chair who will help us continue on our path towards a world class business for colleagues, customers, shareholders and society.”
Ian Dyson will also join the Nominations Committee.
About Ian Dyson
Ian Dyson is currently Chair of the Board at ASOS plc. He is a Non-Executive Director of Intercontinental Hotels Group plc but will step down in February 2023. Ian brings a wealth of experience across consumer-facing industries and public company boards. He was group finance and operations director of Marks & Spencer Group plc from 2005 to 2010 before becoming chief executive of Punch Taverns plc in 2010. Before that, Ian was group finance director of Rank Group Plc. He was formerly a Senior Independent Director at Flutter Entertainment plc and Non-Executive Director of SSP Group plc.
Ian Dyson said “Currys is a clear market leader with trusted brands in every market in which it operates. It has a leading presence in exciting product categories which are increasingly vital to consumers’ daily lives, and the success with which it navigated the Covid-19 pandemic is a testament to the quality and commitment of its thousands of colleagues. I am looking forward to working alongside Alex and the team on the next leg of Currys’ exciting journey.”
About Currys plc
Currys plc is a leading omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, operating online and through 832 stores in 8 countries. We Help Everyone Enjoy Amazing Technology, however they choose to shop with us.
In the UK&I we trade as Currys; in the Nordics under the Elkjøp brand and as Kotsovolos in Greece. In each of these markets, we are the market leader, employing 33,000 capable and committed colleagues. Our full range of services and support makes it easy for our customers to discover, choose, afford and enjoy the right technology for them, throughout their lives. The Group’s operations are supported by a sourcing office in Hong Kong, state-of-the-art repair facilities, and an extensive distribution network, enabling fast and efficient delivery to stores and homes.
Our vision, we help everyone enjoy amazing technology, has a powerful social purpose at its heart. We believe in the power of technology to improve lives, and help people stay connected, productive, healthy, and entertained. We’re here to help everyone enjoy those benefits and with our scale and expertise, we are uniquely placed to do so.
We’re a leader in giving technology a longer life through repair, recycling, and reuse. We’re reducing our impact on the environment in our operations and our wider value chain and we will achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. We offer customers products that help them save energy, reduce waste and save water, and we partner with charitable organizations to bring the benefits of amazing technology to those who might otherwise be excluded.
For more information: https://www.currysplc.com/
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