Eve Sleep plc: Directorate change (719861)
September 03 2018 - 1:01AM
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Eve Sleep plc (EVE)
Eve Sleep plc: Directorate change
03-Sep-2018 / 07:00 GMT/BST
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eve Sleep plc
("eve" or the "Company")
Directorate change
eve, the direct to consumer European sleep brand, is pleased to announce the
appointment of James Sturrock as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 10
September 2018, and the appointment of Nikki Crumpton to the Board as Senior
Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, replacing Peter
Hepworth who has decided to step down from his role.
CEO appointment
James brings proven experience in leading online-focused consumer companies
combined with a strong background in marketing and brand development. He was
previously Managing Director of Moonpig, the UK's leading online greetings
card, flower and gift company, which he joined in 2014. During his tenure,
James delivered four consecutive years of double-digit revenue and EBITDA
growth, expanded the product offering, and led the successful rebranding of
the business in 2017.
Prior to Moonpig, James was part of Direct Line Group and formerly Direct
Line Insurance for more than seven years where he held a number of senior
divisional and marketing roles across the Group before becoming General
Manager of the Commercial Direct division within the Direct Line Group in
2012.
Following James' appointment, Interim CEO Abid Ismail will continue his role
as CFO of the Company.
Other Board changes
Nikki joins the Board as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director providing
significant experience across marketing, advertising and communications
strategy development and implementation. Nikki is founder of brand and
communications consultancy The Active Strategist and has previously held
senior roles within international agencies including McCann Worldgroup where
she was Regional Planning Director EMEA, and as Chief Strategy Officer for
McCann London for seven years.
Following Peter Hepworth's decision to step down, the Board would like to
thank him for his substantial contribution and guidance to the Company since
its stock market flotation in 2017, and wish him well for the future.
Paul Pindar, Chairman of eve Sleep commented:
"Today's appointments are a major coup for eve and a strong endorsement of
our business and its growth potential. I am delighted that such a high
calibre CEO in James is joining the business. His proven experience in
leading and developing online companies will be essential in driving eve
forward to seize the substantial market opportunity ahead."
"In addition, Nikki's wealth of marketing and advertising industry knowledge
which she brings to the Board will be invaluable for our business where
brand is absolutely key."
"eve has a bright future ahead and with today's senior leadership
appointments I am confident in the Company's long term prospects, and look
forward to working closely with both James and Nikki."
James Sturrock, incoming CEO commented:
"I am excited to be joining the business at this point in its journey. eve
is a brand-leader with an outstanding product range, operating within an
exciting and developing market place with a real opportunity ahead. I look
forward to building on the strong foundations in place and taking the
business on to achieve its potential."
The Company will announce its interim results for the 26-week period ended
30 June 2018 on Thursday 20 September 2018.
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Save for the information disclosed below, there are no further disclosures
to be made in accordance with Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules
for Companies in respect of James Sturrock and Nikki Crumpton.
James Sturrock
James' full name is James Graham Sturrock and he is 40 years old.
James has held directorships at the following companies in the last five
years:
Company
Photobox Group Smile Foundation
Nikki Crumpton
Nikki's full name is Nicola Crumpton and she is 48 years old.
Nikki holds one active directorship in the following company at this time.
Company
The Active Strategist Limited
Nikki has held directorships at the following companies in the last five
years:
Company
The Athelstan Trust
Enquiries:
eve Sleep plc via Instinctif Partners
Abid Ismail, Interim CEO and Chief
Financial Officer
Peel Hunt LLP +44(0)20 7418 8900
Dan Webster
George Sellar
Instinctif Partners +44(0)20 7457 2020
Guy Scarborough
ISIN: GB00BYWMFT51
Category Code: BOA
TIDM: EVE
LEI Code: 2138007BAC29AUXWQE6
OAM Categories: 3.1. Additional regulated information required to be
disclosed under the laws of a Member State
Sequence No.: 5955
EQS News ID: 719861
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