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AO World plc

Directorate Change

Appointment of a new Independent Non-Executive Director

AO World plc is pleased to announce that Peter Pritchard has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of both the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 October 2022. 

Peter was until recently Chief Executive Officer at Pets at Home plc, leading its transformation into the UK's largest and fastest growing pet care provider. He has over 35 years' consumer and broad operational experience, having worked for many of the UK's best-known retail brands, including Wilkinson Stores Limited, Asda/Walmart stores Inc, J Sainsbury plc and M&S plc. He also holds a non-executive position at Motability Operations Group plc .

Commenting on his appointment, Geoff Cooper, Chairman of AO, said "We are delighted to welcome Peter as a Non-Executive Director. We set out to appoint an individual with suitable experience to continue to develop the Board's skill set and Peter brings with him a strong mix of knowledge of consumer-focused businesses, as well as experience of transforming businesses. "

No further information is required to be disclosed under LR 9.6.13 (2)-(6).

Enquiries:

AO World plc

Julie Finnemore

Company Secretary

Tel: +44(0)1204 672400