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Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Appointment of Non-Executive Director.
About this update from Shoe Zone Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 9499B Shoe Zone PLC 22 June 2016 \n\n22 June 2016 \n \nShoe Zone PLC \n(\"Shoe Zone\" or the \"Company\")\n \nAppointment of Non-Executive Director\n \nShoe Zone PLC, a leading UK specialist value footwear retailer, today announces the appointment of Malcolm Collins as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.\n \nMalcolm has extensive experience in retail, most recently as Group Buying and Design Director for footwear and accessories at New Look. Malcolm oversaw the group's £550m footwear division which he and his team grew from a zero base to market leaders, representing 30% of group turnover. In this role, Malcolm developed a worldwide supply base, sourcing product from China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Europe, and was responsible for range planning. Prior to Malcolm's 16 years at New Look, he spent 23 years at the international retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer, Clarks Shoes. Malcolm worked in a number of roles during his career at Clarks, including 13 years as Womens Footwear Buyer.\n \nAnthony Smith, Executive Chairman of Shoe Zone, commented:\n\"I am pleased that Malcolm has agreed to join the Board of Shoe Zone as a Non-Executive Director. His industry knowledge and buying expertise, having spent 16 years at New Look and 23 years at Clarks Shoes, will be invaluable to the Board as we continue to grow our footwear range through shoezone.com and our Big Box concept.\"\n \nIn relation to the appointment of Malcolm James Collins to the Board of Directors, Shoe Zone confirms that there is nothing further to disclose in relation to his appointment under AIM Rule 17 or Schedule Two, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, save as required and disclosed in this announcement:\n \n\n\n\n\nFull name:\n\n\nMalcolm James Collins\n\n\n\n\nAge:\n\n\n60 years old\n\n\n\n\nCurrent directorships:\n\n\nMalcolm Collins Consultant Limited\n\n\n\n\nDirectorships in the last 5 years:\n\n\nNone to disclose\n\n\n\n\n \nMalcolm Collins holds no Ordinary Shares in the Company.\n \nFor further information, please contact:\n \n\n\n\n\nShoe Zone plc\n\n\nTel: +44 (0) 116 222 3000\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Smith (Executive Chairman)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Davis (Chief Executive)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumis Securities (Nominated Advisor and Broker)\n\n\nTel: +44 (0) 20 72...