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Directorate Changes and Leadership Appointments
B&M European Value Retail plc announced several leadership changes, with Helen Cowing stepping down as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, replaced by Peter Waterhouse, Group Financial Controller. The company also appointed Peter Pritchard as a Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive retail experience from roles at Pets at Home, Asda, and Wilko. Additionally, Jennifer Lawrence will join as Group People Director on May 5, 2026, to lead a new Group HR function. The company confirmed its FY26 Preliminary Results will be released on June 3, 2026. Disclaimer*
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10 April 2026 B&M European Value Retail plc Directorate Changes and Leadership Appointments B&M European Value Retail plc (the 'Company'), the UK's leading variety goods value retailer, today announces two Directorate changes and an addition to the Company's leadership team. The Board announces that Helen Cowing has stepped down from her role as Interim Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director, effective today. Peter Waterhouse, Group Financial Controller, has been appointed to this interim role with immediate effect. Peter has been a key member of the B&M Finance team since joining in 2013 and became Group Financial Controller in 2020. He trained and qualified with PwC before working in senior Finance roles at Johnson Service Group and Logica. Peter will continue in role until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed. Separately, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Pritchard as a Non-Executive Director, also effective today. Peter was Group Chief Executive Officer of Pets at Home from 2018 to 2022 and brings 40 years of retail industry experience to B&M, including prior roles at Asda and Wilko. Peter has considerable Board experience, including as Non-Executive Director of AO World, where he is currently Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee. Announcing Peter Pritchard's appointment, Tiffany Hall, Chair of B&M, said: "We are delighted to welcome Peter to the B&M Board. Peter brings deep retail experience, which will be a great asset to the Board as we support Tjeerd and his leadership team in executing our Back to B&M Basics plan and driving future growth." Peter Pritchard commented: "I am excited to be joining the Board of B&M at an important point in its development. B&M is a highly differentiated business with a strong value-led proposition, disciplined operating model and a clear opportunity to drive further growth." The Company is also pleased to announce Jennifer Lawrence will join B&M as Group People Director, effective 5 May 2026. In this role, Jennifer will lead a new Group HR function that brings tog...
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