WH Smith welcomes Nicky Dulieu to its Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK, Swindon –  WH Smith PLC (LON: SMWH), today announced the appointment of Nicky Dulieu to its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective from 9 September 2020.

“We are delighted to welcome Nicky on to the Board of WH Smith. With her finance and retail expertise, Nicky will be a valuable member of the Board and an excellent appointment as Chair of the Audit Committee.” said Board Chairman, Henry Staunton.

The Company also announced that Suzanne Baxter will step down as a Non-Executive Director after serving on the Board for 8 years following the Annual General Meeting in January 2021.

Henry Staunton commented: “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Suzanne for her tremendous contribution to the Group over the last eight years. She will leave with our thanks and good wishes for the future.”

Following the retirement of Suzanne Baxter as a Non-Executive Director, Nicky Dulieu will also be appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee following the AGM.

About Nicky Dulieu

Nicky joins the Board of WH Smith with substantial financial and retail expertise. Nicky trained as an accountant with Marks & Spencer Group plc and held various strategic and financial roles within Marks & Spencer over a 23 year period. In 2006, Nicky joined the Board of Hobbs Limited as Chief Operating Officer and Finance Director and was Chief Executive from 2008 until 2014. Nicky is currently a Non-Executive Director at Redrow Plc, Marshall Motor Holdings Plc and Adnams Plc.

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