Mulberry Group PLC APPOINTMENT OF GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR (1767R)
March 07 2016 - 1:00AM
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Mulberry Group PLC
07 March 2016
MULBERRY GROUP PLC ("Mulberry")
APPOINTMENT OF GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR
Mulberry Group plc, the English luxury brand, announces today
the appointment of Neil James Ritchie as Group Finance Director and
a Director of the Company with effect from 16 May 2016. At the same
time, the existing Group Finance Director, Roger Mather, will step
down from the Board. However, Roger will remain available to
support a smooth transition until his departure at the end of June
2016, as previously announced.
Prior to joining Mulberry, Neil (aged 44) spent the last 14
years with the Malmesbury based Dyson Group ("Dyson") at which he
has held a variety of commercial and financial roles across UK,
Europe, North America and Asia and most recently, Global Commercial
Financial Director reporting to the CFO of Dyson. Neil is a
Chartered Accountant (FCA), having trained with Price Waterhouse,
London and brings extensive financial and international experience
to Mulberry.
Thierry Andretta, Chief Executive says:
"We are delighted to welcome Neil to Mulberry. His experience in
developing and managing international business with a leading,
innovative British brand will be very valuable during this exciting
period for Mulberry."
Neil Ritchie has confirmed that there are no further disclosures
to be made in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the
AIM Rules.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Bell Pottinger
Daniel de Belder/Anna
Legge 020 3772 2561 / 020 3772 2559
Mulberry Investor Relations
Allegra Perry 020 7605 6795
Altium
Sam Fuller / Tim Richardson 020 7484 4040
Barclays
Nicola Tennent 020 3134 9801
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