Board Changes

RNS Number : 2580L

DP Poland PLC

30 December 2022

 

30 December 2022

DP Poland plc

("DP Poland" or the "Company")

Proposed appointment of Non-Executive Director and Chair

DP Poland, the operator of Domino's pizza stores and restaurants across Poland and Croatia, is pleased to announce the intended appointment of David Wild as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Company, subject to the completion of normal regulatory due diligence being carried out by the Company's Nomad. Mr Wild is expected to be appointed to the board in early 2023 and succeed Nick Donaldson as Chairman of DP Poland's Board of Directors.

David Wild brings extensive experience in the consumer sector to the Board, including executive and non-executive roles at publicly listed companies. David was CEO of Domino's Pizza Group, UK/ROI Master Franchisee, from 2014 until 2020, a period where the company expanded significantly through accelerated new store openings. Prior to that, he was CEO of Halfords plc and has prior senior executive experience at Walmart Stores Inc., Tesco Plc and RHM Foods Limited. David held a variety of positions at Tesco over an 18-year period including CEO Central Europe where he managed the entry into Poland and other adjacent territories.

In addition to his executive experience, David was previously Senior Independent Director of both Premier Foods plc and Ten Entertainment Group plc. David has a degree in Chemistry from University College, Oxford.

Statement from Nick Donaldson, Chairman of DP Poland:

"It has been an honour to be Chairman of DP Poland, and I leave the Company in a strong position. I'm delighted that David will be taking over from me, building on the senior Domino's experience in the company that Nils Gornall and Andrew Rennie brought to the Board with their appointment earlier this year. Combined with David's experience working in Poland, I couldn't imagine a better placed successor.

DP Poland has been transformed and matured significantly during my tenure and is now ideally placed to prosper, with a clear strategy and first-class leadership team."

Statement from David Wild, Chair designate of DP Poland:

"It is an exciting time to be joining DP Poland and I am very much looking forward to working with the Board and the wider team. I am delighted to have the opportunity to play a role in driving the future success of the business, blending my prior experiences in Domino's and Poland to drive value for all stakeholders."

Mr Donaldson will step down from the Board on 31 December 2022, as previously announced on 15 June 2022, having completed more than nine years on the Board. Przemyslaw Glebocki, existing Non-Executive Director, will be appointed as Interim Chairman for the short period expected between Mr Donaldson's departure and Mr Wild's formal appointment.

A further announcement confirming the appointment on completion of customary regulatory due diligence checks and disclosing information in respect of Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules will be made when appropriate.

Enquiries:

DP Poland plc		Tel: [phone]
Nils Gornall, CEO
Singer Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser and Broker)		Tel: [phone]
Shaun Dobson / Jen Boorer / Oliver Platts

Notes for editors

About DP Poland plc

DP Poland, has the exclusive right to develop, operate and sub-franchise Domino's Pizza stores in Poland and Croatia. The group operates over 120 stores and restaurants throughout cities and towns in Poland and Croatia.

 

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