Barry Bester sells his entire shareholding in Topps Tiles

Topps Tiles has announced that co-founder and former CEO, Barry Bester, has sold his entire holding in the Company: 22,956,790 ordinary shares of 3.33 pence each at 70 pence per share, representing 11.95% of the issued share capital of the Company.

Mr Bester co-founded Topps Tiles plc and served as its Chief Executive and Head of Business Development. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, with particular emphasis on sales and store management and new business development.

Mr Bester served as the Non-executive Chairman of Topps Tiles plc from October 1, 2007 to May 18, 2011 and had principal responsibilities for Group Strategy along with overseeing the development of Holland.

Previously, he served as Executive Chairman of Topps Tiles PLC, since March 31, 2005 and as its Executive Co-Chairman until March 31, 2005.

Mr Bester served as Non Executive Director of Topps Tiles PLC from 1984 to May 18, 2011.

Source : Topps Tiles & Bloomberg
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