30 Aug 2022 07:00
For Immediate Release | 30 August 2022 |
ScS Group plc
("ScS", or the "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
ScS, one of the UK's largest retailers of upholstered furniture and floorings, is pleased to announce that Carol Kavanagh will join the Board as Non-Executive Director with effect from 26 September 2022.
On joining, Carol will also be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. Carol is a Non-Executive Director of Speedy Hire plc, where she is a member of the Remuneration Committee. She has over 20 years of experience working in senior public company human resources roles, including as Group HR Director for Travis Perkins from 2007 to 2020.
It is also intended that Carol will succeed Angela Luger as Chair of the Remuneration Committee in March 2023 when Angela will be stepping down as the Remuneration Chair. Angela will continue in her role as Non-Executive Director of ScS and will remain on the Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Alan Smith, Non-Executive Chairman of ScS, commented:
"I am delighted that Carol has agreed to join the ScS Board and will, in time, chair the Remuneration Committee. Carol brings wide ranging and relevant commercial and people management experience and will be a great addition to the ScS team."
Commenting on her appointment, Carol Kavanagh said:
"It's a privilege to take on this role and join the team at ScS. I've been very impressed by the people I've met and their exciting plans for the future development of the business. I'm looking forward to working with them."
Pursuant to LR 9.6.13R in respect of Carol Kavanagh; Carol holds the role of Non-Executive Director of FTSE listed Speedy Holdings plc. As at the date of this announcement, Carol Kavanagh has no beneficial interests in the ordinary shares of the Group.
Enquiries:
ScS Group PLC Steve Carson, Chief Executive Officer Chris Muir, Chief Financial Officer | c/o Buchanan +44 (0)20 7466 5000 |
Buchanan Richard Oldworth Toto Berger Verity Parker | Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 scs@buchanan.uk.com |
Shore Capital Patrick Castle James Thomas | Tel: +44 (0)207 408 4050 |
Notes to Editors
ScS is one of the UK's largest retailers of upholstered furniture and flooring, promoting itself as the "Sofa Carpet Specialist", seeking to offer value and choice through a wide range of upholstered furniture and flooring products. The Group's product range is designed to appeal to a broad customer base with a mid-market priced offering and is currently traded from 98 stores.
The Group's upholstered furniture business specialises primarily in fabric and leather sofas and chairs. ScS sells a range of branded products which are not sold under registered trademarks and a range of branded products which are sold under registered trademarks owned by ScS (such as Endurance, Inspire and SiSi Italia). The Group also offers a range of third party brands (which include La-Z-Boy and G Plan). The Group's flooring business includes carpets, as well as laminate and vinyl flooring.