– UK, Newcastle upon Tyne – Greggs plc (LON: GRG) today announced the appointment of Matt Davies to its Board as an independent non-executive director and Chair Designate, effective immediately.
He will be appointed as Chair on 1st November 2022, when Ian Durant, will step down.
“Greggs has undergone a transformation over the past decade and I am proud to have contributed to its achievements as Chair. Greggs has entered a new era, now under Roisin Currie’s leadership, and the business is in great shape with a clear strategy. I welcome Matt Davies as my successor as Chair and wish him well.” said Board Chair, Ian Durant.
Sandra Turner, Senior Independent Director added, “On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Ian for his considerable contribution to the Greggs business over the past 11 years and we all wish him well for the future.”
About Matthew (Matt) Davies
Matt Davies is a widely experienced retailer, and during his executive career held CEO positions at Tesco UK & Ireland, Pets at Home, and Halfords. As a non-executive director, Matt chaired N Brown Group plc between 2018 and 2021 and was on the Board of Dunelm Group plc between 2012 and 2015. He is Chair of private equity-owned Hobbycraft and is an Operating Partner at Advent International.
Matt Davies said “I’m really delighted to be taking on this role. Greggs is a great business and a brand that I have long admired. I’m looking forward to working with the Board, Roisin, and the senior management team to further develop the business over the coming years.”
For more information: https://www.greggs.co.uk/
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