London – Kingfisher (LON:) PLC, the international home improvement company, on Monday announced the appointment of Ian McLeod as a non-executive director to its board, effective 20 January 2025. McLeod brings more than four decades of retail experience to the role, most recently He is the Group CEO of DFI Retail Group.
McLeod's extensive career includes leadership roles at major retail organisations, including Asda and Halfords Group (LON:) in the United Kingdom, Walmart (NYSE:) International, and CEO positions at Coles Retail Group in Australia and Southeast Grocers in the United States. His tenure at DFI Retail Group included overseeing operations in 13 countries across Asia and managing more than 10,500 retail outlets.
The company also announced Catherine Bradley CBE, Senior independent (LON:) The Director will step down from the Kingfisher Board at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June. Bradley, who has been a member of the board for four years, has played an active role in the company's governance, including leading the succession of the president in 2024. She has expressed her desire to reduce her governance obligations and focus on her other roles, including her position. Non-Executive Chairman of Interactive Investment Limited.
Claudia Arney, Chairman of Kingfisher, expressed her gratitude for Bradley's contributions and welcomed McLeod, noting that his experience will support the company's strategic initiatives and bring fresh perspectives to the Board.
Kingfisher PLC has not yet appointed a successor to the position of Senior Independent Director, and a further announcement is expected in due course.
This news comes as Kingfisher continues to navigate the competitive retail landscape, with McLeod's appointment signaling a strategic move to strengthen the company's expertise and management. The information in this report is based on a press release.
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