IG Design Group PLC Non Executive Director Appointment (3802K)
January 04 2021 - 1:00AM
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IG Design Group PLC
04 January 2021
4th January 2021
IG Design Group plc
("Design Group", the "Company" or the "Group")
Non Executive Director Appointment
IG Design Group plc, one of the world's leading designers,
innovators and manufacturers of celebrations, craft, gifting,
stationery and creative play products, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Greg Hodder to the Board as Independent
Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
Greg has extensive experience in the consumer sector across
global markets, both in retail and FMCG, and particularly in North
America. He has driven exceptional growth in a number of businesses
through product innovation, channel development and expansion into
new markets. Alongside this, Greg has a track record of successful
M&A and subsequent integration.
Currently, Greg is a Non-Executive Director for Hotel Chocolat
plc. Previously Greg has held roles that include Chairman and
Non-Executive Director of Naked Wines and CEO of Charles
Tyrwhitt.
John Charlton, Chairman, commented:
"We are very pleased to welcome Greg to the Group. His skillset
directly complements many facets of our business, including his
experience in driving growth organically and through M&A, as
well as leading first-class operations across the globe.
We look forward to Greg's valuable contribution as the Group
continues to grow, executing on its strategic priorities and,
importantly at this time, helping people celebrate life's special
occasions."
The following details in relation to the appointment of Brian
Gregory (Greg) Hodder (aged 68) are disclosed in accordance with
Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:
Current directorships Past directorships held within
last 5 years
Hotel Chocolat plc Naked Wines plc (previously Majestic
Wine plc)
Charles Tyrwhitt LLP
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There is no further information to be disclosed in relation to
Greg Hodder's appointment pursuant to AIM Rule 17 or paragraph (g)
of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information, please contact:
IG Design Group plc Tel: 0152 588
7310
Paul Fineman, Chief Executive Officer
Giles Willits, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated Adviser Tel: 0207 523
and Broker) 8000
Bobbie Hilliam, NOMAD
Alex Aylen, Sales
Alma PR Tel: 0203 405
0205
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
Susie Hudson
Sam Modlin
Molly Gretton
About IG Design Group plc
IG Design Group plc, the largest consumer gift packaging
business in the world, is a designer, innovator and manufacturer of
products that help people celebrate life's special occasions.
Design Group works with more than 11,000 customers in over 80
countries throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA.
Its products are found in over 210,000 retail outlets, including
several of the world's biggest retailers, for example Walmart,
Target, Amazon, Costco, Lidl and Aldi. Its brand, Tom Smith, also
holds the Royal Warrant for the supply of Christmas crackers and
Christmas wrapping paper to the Royal family. Design Group is a
diverse business operating across multiple regions, categories,
seasons and brands.
Its five major product categories are: Celebrations, Craft,
Stationery and Creative Play, Gifting, and Not-for-resale
consumables. It offers customers a full end-to-end service from
design through to distribution, offering both branded and bespoke
products from the value-focused through to the higher-margin ends
of the market.
The Company was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of
the London Stock Exchange in 1995 under the name 'International
Greetings plc' and rebranded to IG Design Group plc in 2016. For
further information please visit www.thedesigngroup.com .
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