– UK, London – Currys plc (LON: CURY) today announced the appointment of Magdalena Gerger to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 May 2023.
“I am absolutely delighted to welcome Magdalena Gerger to the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Magdalena has a strong consumer and retail background together with deep knowledge and experience of the Nordic markets. Magdalena will bring a constructive challenge to the Board, especially in relation to the Group’s Nordics business. I look forward to working with her,” said Board Chair, Ian Dyson.
Magdalena Gerger will also join the Remuneration, Nominations, and ESG committees.
The Company also announced that Andrea Gisle Joosen will be stepping down from its Board on 5 July 2023.
About Magdalena Gerger
Magdalena Gerger is an experienced executive and non-executive board director. She was President and CEO of Systembolaget, a Swedish government-owned retailer of wines, beers, and spirits with revenues of SEK 40bn (£3.1bn) and 450 stores across Sweden from 2009 to 2022. During her tenure, this business increased its market share, and Magdalena oversaw the development of a new customer journey and the introduction of an online system and service.
Before joining Systembolaget, Magdalena held positions as SVP of Arla Foods with responsibilities for Global Fresh Dairy and Nordic Marketing & Innovation, as Category Head for Nescafe and Retail Coffee at Nestle UK, and as UK Marketing Director at Tambrands (now Proctor & Gamble) and at ICI Paints.
Magdalena is a Swedish national. She graduated with an MBA from the Stockholm School of Economics in 1989 and has over 20 years of non-executive director experience. She is a Non-Executive Director of Peab AB and Investor AB. Her past non-executive roles have included board positions with Ingka Holding BV, Husqvarna AB, Humana AB, and Ahlsell AB.
Magdalena is the Chair of Nefab Group, a private company, the Business Council of The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and the British Swedish Chamber of Commerce.
“I am very excited to be joining the Board of Currys as the business continues its successful transformation journey. The challenging macro environment in recent times has shown what a resilient business this is and I am looking forward to working with Alex Baldock and his team as they continue to build a world-class omnichannel retailer and services provider,” said Magdalena Gerger.
About Currys plc
Currys plc is a leading omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, operating online and through 826 stores in 8 countries. We Help Everyone Enjoy Amazing Technology, however, they choose to shop with us.
In the UK & Ireland, 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 30,000 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 include state-of-the-art repair facilities in Newark, UK, a sourcing office in Hong Kong, and an extensive distribution network, enabling fast and efficient delivery to stores and homes.
For more information: https://www.currysplc.com/
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