B&M To Appoint New Non-Executive Director

B&M European Value Retail S.A. (the "Company") announces the following proposed Board appointment. 

Paula MacKenzie is to be appointed, subject to shareholder approval, as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 9 November 2021. Paula will join the Audit & Risk and Nomination Committees of the Company. 

Paula has a strong background in general management and finance, having held a number of senior executive roles during the last 10 years with Kentucky Fried Chicken (Great Britain) Ltd ("KFC UK&I") which has over 900 stores and 27,000 employees. For the last four years she has been the Managing Director of KFC for that territory and was previously the Chief Financial Officer of KFC UK&I. Her experience prior to joining KFC UK&I included executive roles in finance across a variety of industry sectors with Innocent, GlaxoSmithKline & Diageo plc.  

Peter Bamford, Chairman, said

 "I am delighted that Paula has agreed to join the Board of B&M. She is a highly regarded and skilled leader with an appreciation for all aspects of business. Her current and recent experience in a highly competitive multi-site business and her professional background in finance will bring additional insights and perspectives to our Board while our business continues to grow at a significant rate."

Source : B&M European Value Retail S.A.

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