– UK, Swindon – Smiths News PLC (LON: SNWS) today announced the appointment of Deborah Rabey to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 March 2023.
“I am delighted to welcome Deborah to the Smiths News Board. Her expertise and insights within the retail sector and, more generally, as a commercial director will further enhance the skills and experience of the Board at a time when the Company is seeking to further develop its ancillary revenue opportunities,” said Board Chairman, David Blackwood.
About Deborah Rabey
Deborah Rabey possesses a wealth of experience across supply chains, global sourcing, change management, and general marketing, particularly within the retail sector, having spent 23 years with Tesco PLC, of which 14 years were in director-level positions, most recently in UK Category Director, General Merchandise. She is currently Interim CCO at Wilko, the mixed-goods retailer, having joined earlier this month.
Deborah Rabey said: “I’m very excited to be joining Smiths News at this time. I believe the foundations of the business and its prospects are strong and I look forward to helping the Board deliver its goal of meeting the interests of all stakeholders and continuing to deliver shareholder value.”
About Smiths News PLC
Smiths News PLC and its core business, Smiths News, is the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler, with approximately 55 percent market share. It distributes newspapers and magazines on behalf of the major national and regional publishers, delivering to approximately 24,000 customers across England and Wales daily. The speed of turnaround and the density of Smiths News’ coverage is critical to one of the world’s fastest physical supply chains.
Ancillary businesses include Dawson Media Direct which supplies airlines and travel points in the UK; and Instore, which offers field marketing services to retailers and suppliers across the UK.
For more information: https://www.smithsnews.co.uk/
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