APPOINTMENT OF GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

RNS Number : 1767R

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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