CPR.L Regulatory News (CPR)

3 Apr 2008 07:00

Carpetright PLC03 April 2008 Carpetright plc Appointment of Group Finance Director Carpetright plc, Europe's leading specialist carpet and floor coveringsretailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Page as its new GroupFinance Director. Neil will join the Group in late summer. Neil is currently Finance and IT Director for AS Watson (Health & Beauty) UKLtd, who trade under the retail brands of Superdrug and Savers. He has a strongbackground in retail having spent 17 years with Superdrug as well as two yearswith Marks & Spencer. Lord Harris of Peckham, Chairman and Chief Executive said: "I am delighted that Neil is joining Carpetright and I am sure he will addsignificantly to our senior team. He brings with him a strong retail financebackground having had a variety of roles in a large retailing group over thelast 17 years. We look forward to him joining us and contributing toCarpetright's future development." Appendix Neil Page, ACMA, is 44 and spent his early career with British Rail and Marks &Spencer. He joined Superdrug in 1991, holding a variety of finance andoperational positions before taking up his current role in 2004. - Ends - For further information CarpetrightLord Harris of Peckham, Chairman and Chief Executive 01708 802000 Citigate Dewe RogersonKevin Smith / Fiona Mulcahy 020 7638 9571 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange