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H&T Group PLC
16 June 2023
16 June 2023
H&T Group plc
("H&T," the "Company" or the "Group")
New NED Appointments
H&T Group plc, the UK's largest pawnbroker and a leading
retailer of high quality new and pre-owned jewellery and watches,
is pleased to announce the appointment of four new non-executive
directors, all of whom will join the Board with effect from 1 July
2023.
The appointment of these new non-executive directors will
significantly progress the Company's aim to evolve its governance
structures by broadening the range of skills, experiences and
diversity around the Board table. The appointments will support the
continued growth the Company is experiencing in both pawnbroking
and retail, and the Group's longer term growth plans.
Robert van Breda brings a wealth of financial services
experience from his earlier career at NatWest and then more
recently as CFO and in other executive director roles with
challenger banks Vanquis and Cashplus. In his most recent role as
interim CFO he helped Griffin Financial Technology Limited obtain a
banking licence earlier this year. It is intended that Robert will
Chair the Audit Committee.
Lawrence Guthrie brings to the Board more than 30 years
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.
Catherine Nunn is a highly experienced CEO and retailer, having
had broad experience across a variety of 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.
Sally Veitch is an established NED, with extensive experience as
a former Finance Director, and with strong consumer-led experience.
Sally has held non-executive roles across Audit, Remco and Nomco
committees over the last 10 years at LHV Bank Limited, Tipton &
Coseley Building Society, Perenna Bank, Redwood Bank. She was also
the Director of Finance of Home Retail Group. It is intended that
Sally will Chair the Risk Committee.
Simon Walker, who joined the Board in September 2022 and became
Chair on 1 April 2023, and Toni Wood, who joined the Board in May
2022 will continue in their roles. It is intended that Toni will
Chair the Remuneration Committee. James Thornton is not intending
to seek re-election at the next Annual General Meeting in 2024 and
will continue in the role as Senior Independent Director. A new
Senior Independent Director will be appointed before James
Thornton's retirement, and it is intended that this role will be
filled from within the Board.
Simon Walker, Chairperson of H&T said:
'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.'
Enquiries
H&T Group plc
Chris Gillespie, Chief Executive +44(0)20 8225 2700
Diane Giddy, Chief Financial Officer
Shore Capital Ltd (Nominated Advisor and Broker) +44(0)20 7408
4090
Stephane Auton/Iain Sexton (Corporate Advisory)
Guy Wiehahn/Isobel Jones (Corporate Broking)
Alma PR (Public Relations)
+44(0)20 3405 0205
Sam Modlin handt@almapr.co.uk
Andy Bryant
Pippa Crabtree
Regulatory disclosures
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Robert
Michael van Breda, aged 54, holds or has held in the past 5 years
the following directorships and partnerships:
Previous directorships/partnerships
within the last 5 years
Advanced Payment Solutions Limited (traded
as Cashplus Bank)
There is no further information required to be disclosed in
respect of the above appointment pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2
(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
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There is no further information required to be disclosed in
respect of the above appointment of Lawrence Watson Guthrie, aged
60, pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for
Companies.
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In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Catherine
Amelia Nunn, aged 53, holds or has held in the past 5 years the
following directorships and partnerships:
Current directorships/partnerships
Nunn Associates Ltd
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There is no further information required to be disclosed in
respect of the above appointment pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2
(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
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In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules, Sally Jane
Veitch, aged 50, holds or has held in the past 5 years the
following directorships and partnerships:
Current directorships/partnerships
Settle Housing Association
LHV Bank Limited
Perenna Bank PLC
Roundwood Park School Academy Trust
Tipton & Coseley Building Society
Previous directorships/partnerships within the last 5 years
Redwood Bank Limited
SJ Veitch LTD
There is no further information required to be disclosed in
respect of the above appointment pursuant to Rule 17 and Schedule 2
(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
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