Superdry PLC Superdry - Interim Chief Financial Officer (7702Z)

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Superdry PLC

22 May 2019

SuperdryPlc

("Superdry")

22 May 2019

Superdry - Interim Chief Financial Officer

Superdry announces that it has appointed Nick Gresham as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("Interim CFO").

Nick is currently chief financial officer of the pure play online sports and cycling retailer Wiggle and has previously held chief financial officer roles at Oak Furnitureland and Connect Group Plc. He has a long track record of finance roles in retail environments including Homebase, Home Retail Group, GUS and Debenhams.

Nick will commence his role as Interim CFO and be appointed as a Director of Superdry on 3 June 2019. He will succeed Ed Barker, who resigned on 2 April 2019 and is currently serving out his notice period. Nick and Ed will focus on a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities ahead of the Company's preliminary results scheduled for 4 July 2019.

Peter Williams, Chairman of the Board of Superdry, said:

"I am delighted to have secured an interim CFO of the calibre of Nick, who has extensive experience in senior finance roles across the retail sector. This is an important step for Superdry as we continue to focus on rebuilding the board and putting the right leadership and corporate governance structure in place."

No further details remain to be disclosed in respect of Nick's appointment under Rule 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.

 
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