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Appointment of John Boyle as Group Finance Director and Company Secretary

Alexon Group ('Alexon' or 'the Company') today announces the appointment of John Boyle, Head of Finance and Connect at Selfridges, as Group Finance Director and Company Secretary with immediate effect. Robin Piggott will retire from the Board to pursue other opportunities after an appropriate handover.

 

John Boyle spent over ten years working for Selfridges most recently as Head of Finance and Connect, Selfridges' internal service centre which he set up, with eight direct reports and 120 staff. Five of these ten years were whilst Selfridges was listed on the London Stock Exchange. Before joining Selfridges he worked at Halfords for over six years having started his career as a chartered accountant at KPMG and Clement Keys and Co.

 

Jane McNally, Chief Executive Officer of Alexon Group, commented: 

'We are delighted to welcome John to the Board of Alexon. His impressive track record at Selfridges; knowledge of the department store sector; and ability to put in place strong processes and systems will be of great benefit to Alexon. We have a strong team in place to ensure that we deliver our turnaround strategy.

 

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Robin very much for his massive contribution to Alexon since he joined the business over 20 years ago, the last 14 of which he spent as Group Finance Director. We wish him the very best of luck in the future.'

 

John Boyle, added: 

'I am thrilled to be joining Alexon at such an interesting time in its turnaround. I have great belief in Jane McNally and the strong team and feel that I will add significant value. There is a clear plan in place and I look forward to working to ensure that the Group delivers shareholder value over the coming months and years.'

 

There is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.13 with regard to his appointment. 

Enquiries:

Alexon Group plc Jane McNally, Chief Executive Officer	01582 723131
Brunswick Group LLP     Simon Sporborg / Zoe Bird	020 7404 5959

 

  
         

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