Statement re Interim CFO

RNS Number : 8486D

Superdry PLC

02 November 2020

 

02 November 2020

Superdry Plc

 ('Superdry')

  Superdry - Interim Chief Financial Officer

Superdry announces that it has appointed Benedict Smith as Interim Chief Financial Officer ('CFO'). 

Benedict has 18 years of experience as CFO of a wide range of both quoted and privately owned businesses, most recently serving as Interim CFO at Dennis Publishing Group. He has extensive relevant sector experience having held a number of CFO roles in the retail sector at businesses including Harrods, Hunter Boots, Game Digital and Spirit Group. Benedict is also currently a Non-Executive Director of McColl's Retail Group PLC and member of the Remuneration and Audit Committees.  

Benedict will commence his role as Interim CFO of Superdry on Monday 02 November 2020.

Peter Williams, Chairman of the Board of Superdry, said:

"I am delighted we have secured an Interim CFO with such extensive experience in senior finance roles in the retail sector. This is an important step in giving Superdry leadership and stability in a critical area of the business during an important time."

For further information:
Superdry Plc
Ruth Daniels	[phone]		[e-mail]
Company Secretary

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Notes to Editors

The Superdry brand is obsessed with design, quality and fit and committed to relentless innovation. We design affordable, premium quality clothing, accessories and footwear which are sold around the world. We have a unique purpose to help our consumers feel amazing through wearing our clothes. We have a clear strategy for delivering continued growth via a disruptive multi-channel approach combining Ecommerce, Wholesale and physical stores. We operate in 61 countries and have over 4,300 colleagues globally.

 

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