17 Feb 2015 17:59
17 February 2015
Dixons Carphone plc ("Company")
Directorate Change
The Company today announces pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 that John Allan, Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Director, has resigned from his post with immediate effect. Roger Taylor will continue as the sole Deputy Chairman.
Sebastian James, Group Chief Executive, commented:
"John Allan has been an excellent chairman to Dixons Retail Plc for many years, playing an important part in a great turnaround story. He has also been a valuable force for good on the Board of our newly merged company, Dixons Carphone. As a result, though we are sorry that he will be leaving us, we are delighted for both him and for Tesco that he has accepted this important post and we wish him every good luck in this new adventure."
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Further information:
Karen Atterbury 01727 203 533
Kate Ferry 07748 933206
About Dixons Carphone
Dixons Carphone plc is Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, employing over 40,000 people in 12 countries.
Focused on helping customers navigate the connected world, Dixons Carphone offers a comprehensive range of electrical and mobile products, connectivity and expert after-sales services via the Geek Squad and Knowhow brands.
Dixons Carphone's primary brands include Carphone Warehouse, Currys and PC World in the UK and Ireland, Elkjøp, El Giganten, Gigantti and Lefdal in the Nordic countries, Kotsovolos in Greece, Dixons Travel in a number of European airports and Phone House in Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Our key service brands include Knowhow in the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, Geek Squad in the UK, Ireland and various other European markets.
Business-to-business services are provided through Connected World Services, PC World
Business and Carphone Warehouse Business. Connected World Services aims to leverage the Group's existing expertise, operating processes and technology to provide a range of services to businesses.