MOSB.L Regulatory News (MOSB)

20 Apr 2006 12:31

Moss Bros Group PLC20 April 2006 Moss Bros Group PLC appoints Trading Director Moss Bros Group PLC announces the appointment of David Pidgeon as TradingDirector for the Company's Mainstream division, which comprises of Moss, MossBros Hire and Factory Outlets. David Pidgeon was previously Managing Director at Bonmarche LTD, part of ThePeacock Group PLC and has held positions at Matalan PLC, Woolworths and SearsPLC. David has 15 years experience within the retail industry having held variouspositions within buying and merchandising departments. David will reportdirectly to Philip Mountford, Chief Executive, and will sit on the main board.He will be responsible for the Mainstream division, which currently has 116 Mossand Moss Bros Hire stores. David will oversee the continued expansion of Mosswhilst managing the buying and operations functions, store environment, productdevelopment and the new store concept rollout programme. Philip Mountford, Chief Executive, states, "We are delighted to announce thatDavid is joining the company. He brings with him a wealth of experience, whichwill complement the current Board. This appointment will enable the Company tofocus on its strategy of substantial growth over the next 3 to 5 years. Workingalongside our existing senior management team, David will be paramount to thedelivery of profitable results within what remains a challenging retailenvironment" This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange