Eurocell Appoints New Independent Non-Executive Director

Eurocell is delighted to announce that the Board has appointed Angela Rushforth as an independent Non-executive Director, and member of the Nomination, Remuneration and Social Values & ESG Committees, with effect from 1 February 2024. 

Angela is a seasoned business leader in the building materials sector, with significant branch network experience and insights from both multi-site retail and merchanting. 

She has held senior roles across the various parts of the Travis Perkins group since 2015 and has been a member of its leadership team since 2020. Angela is currently the Managing Director of Toolstation, having previously been Managing Director of BSS. Prior to joining Travis Perkins, she was Managing Director of Ridgeons Group, one of the UK's largest independent builders' merchants. 

Angela is also currently Chair of the Construction Inclusion Coalition, an industry-wide body, established to improve equity, diversity and inclusion across the construction sector, and Chair of Governors for the LEAP apprenticeship board, a provider of apprenticeship services to the construction industry. 

Derek Mapp, Chair of the Board, said: 

"I am delighted that Angela is joining Eurocell and she brings extensive experience of the building materials sector. Her customer insight, sector knowledge and experience of branch networks make her an excellent addition to the Eurocell board. We are looking forward to working with her." 

This announcement is made pursuant to LR 9.6.11R(3) of the Listing Rules and there are no further matters, required by paragraphs 9.6.13R (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules, to be disclosed in relation to Angela Rushforth.

Source : Eurocell plc

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