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RNS Number : 2417E  Burberry Group PLC  14 May 2026

14 May 2026

BURBERRY GROUP PLC

("Burberry" or the "Company")

 

BURBERRY ANNOUNCES CHAIR SUCCESSION

 

Burberry today announces that Gerry Murphy, who joined the Board in May 2018,
has decided to retire as Chair with effect from the date of our interim
results in November 2026. Gerry, who is nearing the end of his nine-year
tenure, will be succeeded by William Jackson who has been selected following a
comprehensive search process led by Orna NiChionna, Senior Independent
Director.

 

William will join Burberry as a Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2026 and will
stand for election at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 15 July 2026.
William will succeed Gerry as Chair on his retirement, following a formal
handover.

 

William Jackson is the Founder and former Chief Executive Officer and Chair of
Bridgepoint Group Plc, which listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.
Under his leadership Bridgepoint became a substantial global investment
organisation with interests in many consumer-facing businesses, including
brands such as Pret a Manger and MotoGP. William chaired both of these brands
throughout their transformative growth years while building the wider
Bridgepoint portfolio.

 

In addition to his leadership of Bridgepoint which ended in 2024, William has
served as a Non-Executive Director of FTSE 100 companies British Land Plc from
2011 to 2020, including three years as Senior Independent Director, and
Berkeley Group Holdings Plc from 2021 to 2025.

 

William is currently a Non-Executive Director of institutional investment
manager, IFM Investors; and he is nearing the end of his term as Chair of
global educator, Wellington College Education. He is Chair of the Lawn Tennis
Association.

 

Orna NiChionna, Senior Independent Director, said:

 

"We are delighted to welcome William to the Board. He brings a broad range
of skills and experience to support the next stage of our growth, including
senior executive and non-executive leadership roles and a strong track record
of leading and scaling businesses across international markets. He will add
considerable strength and expertise to the Board as we continue to implement
our strategy under Josh's leadership."

 

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Gerry for his exceptional
leadership over the past several years. His stewardship during a period of
significant disruption and change in the luxury sector has been important in
creating a more resilient business with a strong platform for the next chapter
of Burberry."

 

William Jackson, Chair-designate, said:

 

"I am deeply honoured to join this iconic British brand. Burberry has strong
foundations, a clear strategic direction in Burberry Forward, and a talented
executive team led by Josh Schulman. I look forward to working closely with
Josh and the Board to build on this momentum and realise Burberry's full
potential."

 

Gerry Murphy, Chair, said:

 

"It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of this extraordinary 170-year-old
brand since 2018. I would like to thank Board members past and present for
their unwavering commitment and continued support. I am very confident that,
under William's and Josh's leadership, this unique and special business is
well positioned for the future."

 

The Company confirms, save as disclosed above, that there are no details to be
disclosed under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R (1) to (6) in respect of William
Jackson's appointment.

 

Enquiries

 

 

 Gemma Parsons           Company Secretary        020 3367 4539
                                                  Gemma.Parsons@burberry.com
 Investors and analysts
 Joanna Kennedy          VP, Investor Relations   020 3367 3524
                                                  Joanna.Kennedy@burberry.com

 Media
 Samantha Pacan          VP, Corporate Relations  020 3367 3764
                                                  Samantha.Pacan@burberry.com

 

Notes to editors

 

·        The decision to appoint William Jackson, 62, was made by the
Board after an extensive search led by Orna NiChionna, Senior Independent
Director.

·        The Board determined that William Jackson is an independent
Non-Executive Director on appointment in accordance with the UK Corporate
Governance Code.

·        William Jackson will receive the standard Non-Executive
Director fee when he joins. On appointment as Chair, his fee arrangements will
be consistent with the existing Chair.

·        Gerry Murphy, 70, will retire from the Board from the date of
our interim results announcement in November 2026.

 

About Burberry

 

·        Burberry is a British luxury brand headquartered in London,
UK.

·        Founded in 1856, Burberry is listed on the London Stock
Exchange (BRBY.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

·        BURBERRY, the Equestrian Knight Design, the Burberry Check
and the Thomas Burberry Monogram and Print are all trademarks belonging to
Burberry.

 

 

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