LONDON - Kingfisher (LON:KGF) PLC, the international home improvement company, announced on Monday the appointment of Ian McLeod as a Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective January 20, 2025. McLeod brings over four decades of retail experience to the role, most recently serving as Group Chief Executive at DFI Retail Group.
McLeod's extensive career spans leadership positions at major retail organizations, including Asda and Halfords Group (LON:HFD) in the UK, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) International, and CEO roles at Coles Retail Group in Australia and Southeastern Grocers in the United States. His tenure at DFI Retail Group involved overseeing operations in 13 countries across Asia and managing over 10,500 retail outlets.
The company also announced that Catherine Bradley CBE, Senior Independent (LON:IOG) Director, will be stepping down from the Kingfisher Board at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June. Bradley, who has been a part of the Board for four years, has been instrumental in the company's governance, including leading the Chair succession process in 2024. She has expressed a desire to reduce her governance commitments and focus on her other roles, including as non-executive chair of interactive investor Limited.
Claudia Arney, Chair of Kingfisher's Board, expressed gratitude for Bradley's contributions and welcomed McLeod, stating that his experience will support the company's strategic initiatives and bring fresh perspectives to the Board.
Kingfisher PLC has not yet named a successor for the Senior Independent Director role, with a further announcement expected in due time.
This news comes as Kingfisher continues to navigate the competitive retail landscape, with McLeod's appointment signaling a strategic move to bolster the company's expertise and governance. The information for this report is based on a press release statement.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.