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RNS Number : 7401Z  WH Smith PLC  17 May 2023

 
 
            17(th) May 2023

 

 

WH Smith PLC

 

BOARD APPOINTMENT

 

Appointment of Colette Burke to the WH Smith Board

 

WH Smith PLC announces that Colette Burke has been appointed as a
Non-Executive Director

with effect from 1(st) July 2023.

 

Colette is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
of the LEGO Group, and was previously Global Head of Sales and Marketing at
Bose Corporation.  Colette brings significant US and retail experience from
her roles at Bose Corporation and the LEGO Group.

 

Other than as set out in this announcement there are no further disclosures
required in respect of Colette Burke under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing
Rules.

 

WH Smith Chair, Annette Court, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Colette on to the Board of WH Smith.  Colette's
retail and US experience will be particularly valuable as we continue to drive
the Company forward and capitalise on the significant opportunities that exist
in North America."

 

Colette Burke added:

"WH Smith is on an exciting growth journey to become the leading retailer
within the global travel sector. It has an exceptionally fast-growing business
in North America and I look forward to joining the Board and working with the
wider WH Smith team to seize the many opportunities that lie ahead."

 

 

 

I Houghton

Company Secretary

 

 

 

 

Enquiries:

 

WH Smith PLC

Mark Boyle                 Investor Relations
            07879 897687

Nicola Hillman             Media
Relations                      01793 563354

 

Brunswick

Tim Danaher
 
            020 7404 5959

 

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