Directorate change

Burberry

30/07/2026 12:00

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Burberry Group PLC
  
30 July 2026
  
 


BURBERRY GROUP PLC
 
BOARD CHANGE
 
Burberry Group plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce that Alexander Lacik has been appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Nomination Committee, with effect from 1 September 2026.  
 
From 2019 to March 2026, Alexander served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Pandora where he led the company's strategic transformation, delivering a sustained period of profitable growth. Alexander also strengthened Pandora's position as the world's largest jewellery brand through brand elevation, product innovation, digital growth and operational excellence. He also has experience in sustainability innovation, gained through his role at Aerbio. 
 
Alexander is currently a Non-Executive Director of Essity AB, a global hygiene and health business listed in Sweden, and is also a Non-Executive Director of Aerbio, a biotech company headquartered in Denmark. Alexander was previously a Non-Executive Director of Swedish Match AB from 2020 to 2023. Prior to joining Pandora, he held a number of senior international leadership positions at Reckitt Benckiser and Procter and Gamble, building more than 30 years of experience in global consumer and discretionary consumer brands.   
 
Gerry Murphy, Chair, said: "Alexander's extensive experience of brand and business transformations and knowledge of global consumers make him a valuable addition to Burberry's Board and we are delighted he has accepted our invitation."
 
The Company confirms there is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to UK LR 6.4.8R in relation to Alexander Lacik's appointment.
 
 
30 July 2026
 
 
 
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Burberry is a British luxury brand, headquartered in London.
Burberry is listed on the London Stock Exchange (BRBY.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. ADR symbol OTC:BURBY. 
BURBERRY, the Equestrian Knight Device, the Burberry Check and the Thomas Burberry Monogram and Print are trademarks belonging to Burberry.
 
 




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