Director Declaration

RNS Number : 4747B

Dixons Carphone PLC

10 January 2018

 

Dixons Carphone plc

Humphrey Singer to step down as Group Finance Director

Dixons Carphone plc (the "Company") announces Humphrey Singer, Group Finance Director, has informed the Board of his decision to step down to take up the position of CFO at Marks and Spencer Group plc. Humphrey is expected to continue as Group Finance Director of Dixons Carphone until July 2018. The Board has already commenced a search for a suitable replacement.

Ian Livingston, Chairman said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Humphrey for his very significant contribution to both Dixons and Dixons Carphone. He has been an important part of the Company's achievements over the past 11 years. We wish him all the best in his new role."

Sebastian James, CEO, said: "Humphrey has played a vital role in the Dixons Carphone transformation. His deep understanding of retail, hard work, absolute integrity and good humour have made working with him both a pleasure and a privilege. He leaves the business in a healthy financial position and with leading market positions in every country in which it operates. On behalf of everyone at Dixons Carphone, I thank Humphrey most sincerely for his dedication and commitment to the business and wish him every success in his exciting new role."

Humphrey Singer said: "I want to thank all the team at Dixons Carphone. It has been a privilege to work with so many passionate and talented people. I am exceptionally proud of the progress the Company has made over the last few years and wish Dixons Carphone great success in the coming years as they build on the foundations of a strong business."

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About Dixons Carphone: Dixons Carphone plc is Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, employing over 42,000 people in nine 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 from Team Knowhow. Dixons Carphone's primary brands include Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World in the UK & Ireland, Elkjøp, Elkjøp Phonehouse, Elgiganten, Elgiganten Phone House, Gigantti and Lefdal in the Nordic countries, Kotsovolos in Greece, and Dixons Travel in a number of UK airports as well as Dublin and Oslo. Our key service brand is Team Knowhow in the UK, Ireland and the Nordics. Business-to-business (B2B) services are provided through Connected World Services, Currys 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.

 

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