– UK, Sutton – H&T Group plc (LON: HAT), the UK’s largest pawnbroker and a leading retailer of high-quality new and pre-owned jewelry and watches, today announced the appointments of Robert van Breda, Lawrence Guthrie, Catherine Nunn, and Sally Veitch to its Board as Non-Executive Directors, effective from 1 July 2023
“I am delighted to continue to build the breadth of expertise of the Board with the addition of Robert, Lawrence, Catherine, and Sally. Each of them brings vast and relevant experience to the Group and will provide strong counsel as we look to grow our core pawnbroking and retail businesses whilst also becoming even more consumer-centric. I look forward to working with each of these talented individuals as the Group continues on its growth trajectory.” said Board chair, Simon Walker.
About Robert van Breda
Robert van Breda brings a wealth of financial services experience from his earlier career at NatWest and, more recently, as CFO and in other executive director roles with challenger banks Vanquis and Cashplus. In his most recent role as interim CF, O helped Griffin Financial Technology Limited obtain a banking license earlier this year. It is intended that Robert will Chair the Audit Committee.
About Lawrence Guthrie
Lawrence Guthrie brings to the Board more than 30 years of corporate finance advisory experience, the last 20 of which have been dedicated to financial services. Lawrence started his career at Charterhouse, before co-founding the financial services practice at Hawkpoint and subsequently at Quayle Munro, which was acquired by Houlihan Lokey in 2018, and where Lawrence continues to be a Managing Director.
About Catherine Nunn
Catherine Nunn is a highly experienced CEO and retailer, having had broad experience across various commercial environments, much of which has been with ‘blue chip’ businesses, including BP and Lakeland Ltd. Following her role as CEO of Lakeland Ltd, she became Deputy Chair of the company. It is intended that Catherine will Chair a newly formed Customer Committee, focused on ensuring we continue to consider customers as being central to everything we do.
About Sally Veitch
Sally Veitch is an established NED, with extensive experience as a former Finance Director, and with consumer-led solid experience. Sally has held non-executive roles across Audit, Remc,o, and Nomco committees over the last 10 years at LHV Bank Limited, Tipton & Coseley Building Society, Perenna Bank, and Redwood Bank. She was also the Director of Finance of Home Retail Group. It is intended that Sally will Chair the Risk Committee.
Source: https://www.handt.co.uk/
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