Appointment of Non-Executive Director
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RNS Number : 0545P Angling Direct PLC 16 June 2022
16 June 2022
Angling Direct plc
("Angling Direct" or "Company" or "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Angling Direct plc (AIM: ANG), the leading omni-channel specialist fishing
tackle and equipment retailer, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Nicola (Nicki) Murphy as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective
immediately. Nicola will serve on the Company's Remuneration Committee.
Nicki has spent the last 28 years serving as founder and CEO of the River
Group, one of the UK's leading strategic marketing agencies and brings a
wealth of experience across a number of different leadership roles. The River
Group specialises in delivering integrated campaigns to a range of clients
including retailers and Nicki's experience will be invaluable as the Group
looks to grow its brand in the UK and internationally.
In addition to her role as CEO of the River Group, Nicki has extensive
experience in the charity sector including as the Chair of the board of
trustees at the Sophie Hayes Foundation and a trustee and director of the
Katie Piper Foundation.
Martyn Page, Non-Executive Chairman of Angling Direct, commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Nicki to Angling Direct. Her
breadth of experience in previous senior leadership roles and her knowledge of
the retail sector will be invaluable as we continue to broaden the skillset of
our Board. We very much look forward to working with Nicki, utilising her
strong background in media and marketing, as we continue to strengthen our
market leading position and further grow our market share in the UK and
Europe."
Nicki Murphy, Non-Executive Director of Angling Direct, commented:
"I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Angling Direct at such an
exciting time in the Company's growth journey, particularly following the
recent opening of its European distribution centre. I look forward to using my
experience to contribute to its continued growth plan and ongoing success."
For further information please contact:
Angling Direct plc via FTI Consulting
Andy Torrance, Chief Executive Officer
Steven Crowe, Chief Financial Officer
Singer Capital Markets - NOMAD and Broker +44 (0) 20 7496 3000
Peter Steel (Corporate Finance)
Alex Bond (Corporate Finance)
Tom Salvesen (Corporate Broking)
FTI Consulting - Financial PR +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
Alex Beagley anglingdirect@fticonsulting.com (mailto:anglingdirect@fticonsulting.com)
Sam Macpherson
Alice Newlyn
Additional Information in respect of the AIM Rules
The following information regarding the appointment of Nicola Sharon
Silverlock (commonly known as Murphy), aged 58, is disclosed under Schedule
2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current Directorships Previous Directorships (within the last five years)
FIPP Limited River Publishing Ltd
Fish Content Agency Ltd The River Group Limited
Katie Piper Foundation
Lightning Properties LLP
Lightning Property Development and Rentals Limited
Maven Communications Limited
River Group Content Limited
River Holdings and Content Limited
Sophie Hayes Foundation
As at the date of this announcement, Nicola Murphy does not hold any ordinary
shares in the Company.
Save as set out above there are no further disclosures pursuant to Rule 17 or
Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies in respect of the
appointment of Nicola Murphy.
About Angling Direct
Angling Direct is the leading omni-channel specialist fishing tackle retailer
in the UK. The Company sells fishing tackle products and related equipment
through its network of retail stores, located strategically throughout the UK
as well as through its leading digital platform (www.anglingdirect.co.uk
(https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/) .de, .fr and .nl) and other third-party
websites.
Angling Direct is committed to supporting its active customer base and
widening access to the angling community through its passionate colleagues,
store-based qualified coaches, social media reach and ADTV YouTube
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOenrSpp_3DpdT14EBrPkWA) channel. The
Company currently sells over 20,000 fishing tackle products, including capital
items, consumables, luggage and clothing. Angling Direct also owns and sells
fishing tackle products under its own brand 'Advanta', which was formally
launched in March 2016.
From 1986 to 2002, the Company's founders acquired interests in a number of
small independent fishing tackle shops in Norfolk and, in 2002, they acquired
a significant premise in Norwich, which was branded Angling Direct. Since
2002, the Company has continued to acquire or open new stores, taking the
total number up to 42 retail stores. In 2015, the Company opened a 2,800 sq.
metres central distribution centre in Rackheath, Norfolk, where the Company's
head office is also located. In March 2022, Angling Direct opened a 3,940
square metre distribution centre in Venlo, Netherlands to service its
established, and rapidly growing, presence in Europe with native language
websites set up in key regions to address demand.
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