– UK, Stoke-on-Trent – Portmeirion Group PLC (LON: PMP), the designer, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of high-quality homewares under the Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, Pimpernel, Wax Lyrical and Nambé brands, today announced the appointment of Clare Askem to its Board as a non-executive director effective immediately.
Clare brings a wealth of experience in business change and digital transformation, which is a key part of the Group’s strategy. Clare has previously held executive roles at Sainsbury PLC (including being the Managing Director of Habitat), Home Retail Group and Dixons PLC.
The company also announced that Jacqui Gale and Bill Robedee are joining the Board. Jacqui will join with immediate effect whilst Bill’s appointment remains subject to customary Nomad checks.
Both Jacqui and Bill are currently key members of the Group’s senior commercial leadership team. Jacqui Gale, currently Managing Director of Wax Lyrical, the Group’s home fragrance division, is appointed Chief Commercial Officer and will drive the Group’s brand strategies and growth plans for the UK and ROW markets. Bill Robedee, who has done an excellent job in the past 12 months integrating our two US businesses, joins the Board as President of North America.
Having served the Group for over 20 years, Lawrence Bryan, currently a non-executive director and previously CEO until September 2019, will retire from the Board with immediate effect. Phil Atherton, Group Sales and Marketing Director, has informed the Board of his decision to leave the business and steps down from the Board with immediate effect.
“These changes are part of our refocus and support our ongoing growth strategy and I’m delighted to welcome Jacqui, Bill and Clare to the Board. Clare joins us with enviable retail and digital background and I am confident she will provide the right balance of challenge and independence,” said Board Chairman, Dick Steele.
He added: “Sadly we say farewell to Lawrence and Phil. They have both contributed hugely to the success of Portmeirion, Phil over the last seven years and Lawrence over a quarter of a century. I thank them for their work as colleagues and for their friendship.”
For more information: https://www.portmeiriongroup.com/
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