REG - IG Design Group PLC - Non Executive Director Appointment
RNS Number : 3802KIG Design Group PLC04 January 20214th January 2021
IG Design Group plc
("Design Group", the "Company" or the "Group")
Non Executive Director Appointment
IG Design Group plc, one of the world's leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of celebrations, craft, gifting, stationery and creative play products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Hodder to the Board as Independent Non-Executive Director, with immediate effect.
Greg has extensive experience in the consumer sector across global markets, both in retail and FMCG, and particularly in North America. He has driven exceptional growth in a number of businesses through product innovation, channel development and expansion into new markets. Alongside this, Greg has a track record of successful M&A and subsequent integration.
Currently, Greg is a Non-Executive Director for Hotel Chocolat plc. Previously Greg has held roles that include Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Naked Wines and CEO of Charles Tyrwhitt.
John Charlton, Chairman, commented:
"We are very pleased to welcome Greg to the Group. His skillset directly complements many facets of our business, including his experience in driving growth organically and through M&A, as well as leading first-class operations across the globe.
We look forward to Greg's valuable contribution as the Group continues to grow, executing on its strategic priorities and, importantly at this time, helping people celebrate life's special occasions."
The following details in relation to the appointment of Brian Gregory (Greg) Hodder (aged 68) are disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:
Current directorships
Past directorships held within last 5 years
Hotel Chocolat plc
Naked Wines plc (previously Majestic Wine plc)
Charles Tyrwhitt LLP
There is no further information to be disclosed in relation to Greg Hodder's appointment pursuant to AIM Rule 17 or paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information, please contact:
IG Design Group plc
Tel: 0152 588 7310
Paul Fineman, Chief Executive Officer
Giles Willits, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Tel: 0207 523 8000
Bobbie Hilliam, NOMAD
Alex Aylen, Sales
Alma PR
Tel: 0203 405 0205
Rebecca Sanders-Hewett
Susie Hudson
Sam ModlinMolly Gretton
About IG Design Group plc
IG Design Group plc, the largest consumer gift packaging business in the world, is a designer, innovator and manufacturer of products that help people celebrate life's special occasions. Design Group works with more than 11,000 customers in over 80 countries throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA.
Its products are found in over 210,000 retail outlets, including several of the world's biggest retailers, for example Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, Lidl and Aldi. Its brand, Tom Smith, also holds the Royal Warrant for the supply of Christmas crackers and Christmas wrapping paper to the Royal family. Design Group is a diverse business operating across multiple regions, categories, seasons and brands.
Its five major product categories are: Celebrations, Craft, Stationery and Creative Play, Gifting, and Not-for-resale consumables. It offers customers a full end-to-end service from design through to distribution, offering both branded and bespoke products from the value-focused through to the higher-margin ends of the market.
The Company was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in 1995 under the name 'International Greetings plc' and rebranded to IG Design Group plc in 2016. For further information please visit www.thedesigngroup.com.
This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.
RNS may use your IP address to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions, to analyse how you engage with the information contained in this communication, and to share such analysis on an anonymised basis with others as part of our commercial services. For further information about how RNS and the London Stock Exchange use the personal data you provide us, please see our Privacy Policy.ENDBOAFLFVDLDIVIIL
Recent news on IG Design
See all newsREG - IG Design Group PLC - Holding(s) in Company
AnnouncementREG - IG Design Group PLC - Long Term Incentive Plan Awards
AnnouncementREG - IG Design Group PLC - Holding(s) in Company
AnnouncementREG - IG Design Group PLC - Posting of Annual Report and Notice of AGM
AnnouncementREG - IG Design Group PLC - Block Listing Return
Announcement