Directorate Change

RNS Number : 1440M

Whitbread PLC

09 January 2023

 

WHITBREAD APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Whitbread PLC is pleased to announce that Dame Karen Jones is to be appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 9 January 2023. Karen will also join the Remuneration Committee.

Karen Jones is Senior Independent Director at Deliveroo plc and Chair at both Hawksmoor and Mowgli Street Food, having previously served as Executive Chair at Prezzo and Senior Independent Director at Booker plc.  Karen has a wealth of experience in the restaurant, food and hospitality sectors having founded Café Rouge and led the formation of Spirit Group as CEO.  Karen also has strong experience in executive remuneration, having previously chaired the remuneration committees at ASOS plc and Booker plc.

Commenting on the appointment, Adam Crozier, Chairman, said "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Jones as a Non-Executive Director.  Karen has had a stellar career in the hospitality sector and will be a great asset to the Whitbread Board."

Additional Disclosure Required by LR9.6/13 :

Karen Jones was Executive Chair of PRZ Realisations Limited at the time it went into administration in February 2021, together with PRZ Realisations (2) Limited.  There is no other information required to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13(2) - (6) of the Listing Rules.

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For more information please contact:

Investor Relations -  Whitbread       [e-mail]

Peter Reynolds, Director of Investor Relations     [e-mail]

Abigail Cammack, Investor Relations Manager     [e-mail]

Sophie Nottage, Investor Relations Manager     [e-mail]

Media - Tulchan     [e-mail]

Jessica Reid          [phone]

 

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