Directorate Change

RNS Number : 1742F

Dixons Carphone PLC

17 February 2015

 



17 February 2015

Dixons Carphone plc ("Company")

Directorate Change

The Company today announces pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 that John Allan, Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Director, has resigned from his post with immediate effect.  Roger Taylor will continue as the sole Deputy Chairman.

Sebastian James, Group Chief Executive, commented:

"John Allan has been an excellent chairman to Dixons Retail Plc for many years, playing an important part in a great turnaround story. He has also been a valuable force for good on the Board of our newly merged company, Dixons Carphone.  As a result, though we are sorry that he will be leaving us, we are delighted for both him and for Tesco that he has accepted this important post and we wish him every good luck in this new adventure."

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Further information:

Karen Atterbury                               01727 203 533

Kate Ferry                                           07748 933206

About Dixons Carphone

Dixons Carphone plc is Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, employing over 40,000 people in 12 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 via the Geek Squad and Knowhow brands.

Dixons Carphone's primary brands include Carphone Warehouse, Currys and PC World in the UK and Ireland, Elkjøp, El Giganten, Gigantti and Lefdal in the Nordic countries, Kotsovolos in Greece, Dixons Travel in a number of European airports and Phone House in Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Our key service brands include Knowhow in the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, Geek Squad in the UK, Ireland and various other European markets.

Business-to-business services are provided through Connected World Services, 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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