TheWorks.co.uk announces Steve Bellamy to join its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Chairman

– UK, Birmingham –  TheWorks.co.uk plc (LON: WRKS), the family-friendly value retailer of arts, crafts, toys, books, and stationery, announced the appointment of Steve Bellamy to its Board of Directors as Chair effective from 15 July 2024, succeeding Carolyn Bradley who will be stepping down from the board at that time.

Steve Bellamy will become Chair of the Nomination Committee and member of both the Remuneration and Audit Committees.

About Steve Bellamy

Steve Bellamy worked in and advised a wide range of public and private companies and been Chairman of, and advisor to, investment committees and capital providers. He has a record of supporting leadership teams to execute their operational strategies and create shareholder value. He is the Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Caffyns plc and the Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Empresaria Group plc. His previous roles included being Non-Executive Director of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc and Michelmersh Brick Holdings plc, and Chair of Becrypt Limited and Concirrus Limited. Steve was also formerly Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director of Sherwood International plc and is a Chartered Accountant.

Steve Bellamy said: “The Works is a brilliant business, with a strong value proposition, a quality store portfolio and a tight-knit, energised leadership team. The business has recently undergone a series of changes that lay the foundations for future growth and I look forward to working with the team, under Gavin’s leadership, to deliver value creation for shareholders.”

For more information: https://www.theworks.co.uk/

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