Business
Non Executive Director Appointment
Non Executive Director Appointment.
About this update from Ig Design Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n RNS Number : 3802K\n IG Design Group PLC\n 04 January 2021\n \n \n \n \n 4th January 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n IG Design Group\n \n \n \n plc\n \n \n \n (\"Design Group\", the \"Company\" or the \"Group\") \n \n \n Non Executive Director Appointment \n \n \n 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.\n \n \n 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.\n \n \n Currently, Greg is a Non-Executive Director for \n Hotel Chocolat plc. Previously Greg has held roles that include Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Naked Wines and CEO of Charles Tyrwhitt. \n \n \n John Charlton, Chairman, commented: \n \n \n \n \n \n \"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. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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.\"\n \n \n \n \n \n The following details in relation to the appointment of \n Brian Gregory (Greg) Hodder \n (aged 68) are disclosed in accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Current directorships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Past directorships held within last 5 years\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Chocolat plc\n \n \n \n \n Naked Wines plc (previously Majestic Wine plc)\n \n \n Charles Tyrwhitt LLP \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Comp...