1 Mar 2023 07:00
1 March 2023
Safestyle UK plc
("Safestyle", the "Company" or the "Group")
Board Appointment
Safestyle UK plc (AIM: SFE), the leading UK focused retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and doors for the homeowner market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Williams to the Board of Safestyle as an Executive Director in the role of Chief People Officer with immediate effect.
Michelle joined Safestyle as the HR Director in July 2017 and has been responsible for developing the people strategy for the business in alignment with Safestyle's corporate vision, values and objectives. Prior to joining Safestyle, Michelle's HR career of 25 years has been in both growth and turnaround business environments in sectors including construction, printing, FMCG food manufacturing, and automotive aftermarket. She has experience working within B2B and B2C business models in both private and public companies and has successfully managed both human and organisational aspects of business acquisitions and disposals. Michelle has an MSc in Strategic Personnel & Development and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.
Michelle Williams and her closely associated persons are beneficially interested in 134,604 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.10 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital.
Alan Lovell, Chairman of Safestyle commented: "We are delighted to welcome Michelle to our Board. Safestyle's people represent a core enabler of our strategic priorities and Michelle's appointment reflects that. Having held the position of HR Director at Safestyle since 2017, Michelle understands our people, our business and our industry extremely well and we look forward to her ongoing contribution to the business as a board director."
The following information is provided in accordance with Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Michelle Williams (aged 53) does not currently hold, nor has held within the last five years, any Directorships or Partnerships.
There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule Two (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Enquiries:
Safestyle UK plc Alan Lovell, Non-Executive Chairman Rob Neale, Chief Executive Officer
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Zeus (Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker) Dan Bate / James Edis (Investment Banking) Dominic King (Corporate Broking)
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Liberum Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Jamie Richards / Kate Bannatyne
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FTI Consulting (Financial PR) Alex Beagley / Sam Macpherson / Amy Goldup
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About Safestyle UK plc
The Group is the leading retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and doors to the UK homeowner market. For more information please visit www.safestyleukplc.co.uk or www.safestyle-windows.co.uk.