– UK, London – Howden Joinery Group PLC (LON: HWDN) today announced the appointment of Peter Ventress to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, effective on 1 July 2022. He will assume the role of Board Chairman from 17 September 2022.
Peter Ventress will also join the Nominations and Sustainability Committees and he will become Chairman of these committees on 17 September 2022.
About Peter Ventress
Peter is currently Chairman of Bunzl plc and Galliford Try plc. He was formerly a Non-Executive Director of BBA Aviation plc, where he was Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. He was also formerly a non-executive director of Softcat plc, Premier Farnell plc, and Staples Solutions NV. Peter was CEO of Berendsen plc from 2010 to 2016 and before that he held several senior executive roles including International President of Staples Inc and CEO of Corporate Express NV, a Dutch quoted company which was subsequently acquired by Staples.
Peter Ventress, Chairman Designate, said: “It is a huge privilege to be asked to serve as Chairman of Howdens. Since being founded in 1995, the business has been transformed into the leading trade supplier of kitchens in the UK by steadfastly focusing closely on the needs of its customers. The business operates in attractive and fragmented markets underpinned by its proven in-stock, trade-only business model, and I look forward to playing my part in driving its continued success.”
About Howden Joinery Group Plc
Howden Joinery Group Plc is the parent company of Howden Joinery (Howdens). In the UK, Howdens sells kitchens and joinery products to trade customers, primarily small local builders, through 778 depots. In 2021, the business generated revenues of around £2.1 billion and profit before tax of £390.3 million. Around one-third of the products it sells are manufactured in-house at its factories in Runcorn, Cheshire, and Howden, East Yorkshire both of which recently achieved carbon neutral status. The business also operates a total of 40 depots in France and Belgium. From 21 March 2022 Howdens will become a member of the FTSE 100.
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