Frasers Group has bolstered its board by appointing four new executive directors, as it pushes on with its elevation strategy.
Current chief operating officer David Al-Mudallal and managing director for sports, Ger Wright join the board.
Al-Mudallal was hired as the company’s chief operating officer in August 2021, while Wright has served as managing director for sports since 2022.
Frasers has also hired global CEO of Sergio Rossi Helen Wright as non-executive director of the business, who joins with over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in international luxury and lifestyle consumer brands.
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Additionally, Frasers intends to hire former Financial Reporting Council CEO Sir Jon Thompson as non-executive director.
Thompson is expected to be appointed later in the year when his current commitments allow, according to the group.
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray said: “I am pleased to welcome Helen Wright to Frasers and to the Board and very much look forward to welcoming Sir Jon later this year.
“Helen’s experience of driving transformation at global luxury brands, combined with Jon’s expertise in corporate governance and major project management will help shape the execution of our long-term strategy.
“In addition, Ger and David have both made enormous contributions to the ongoing success of our strategy, delivering operational excellence and empowering our business to excel. I am confident that their contribution to the board will help drive Frasers Group to new heights and future success.”
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