Angling Direct PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director (0545P)
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Angling Direct PLC
16 June 2022
16 June 2022
Angling Direct plc
("Angling Direct" or "Company" or "Group")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Angling Direct plc (AIM: ANG), the leading omni-channel
specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, is pleased to
announce the appointment of Nicola (Nicki) Murphy as an Independent
Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Nicola will serve on
the Company's Remuneration Committee.
Nicki has spent the last 28 years serving as founder and CEO of
the River Group, one of the UK's leading strategic marketing
agencies and brings a wealth of experience across a number of
different leadership roles. The River Group specialises in
delivering integrated campaigns to a range of clients including
retailers and Nicki's experience will be invaluable as the Group
looks to grow its brand in the UK and internationally.
In addition to her role as CEO of the River Group, Nicki has
extensive experience in the charity sector including as the Chair
of the board of trustees at the Sophie Hayes Foundation and a
trustee and director of the Katie Piper Foundation.
Martyn Page, Non-Executive Chairman of Angling Direct,
commented:
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Nicki to
Angling Direct. Her breadth of experience in previous senior
leadership roles and her knowledge of the retail sector will be
invaluable as we continue to broaden the skillset of our Board. We
very much look forward to working with Nicki, utilising her strong
background in media and marketing, as we continue to strengthen our
market leading position and further grow our market share in the UK
and Europe."
Nicki Murphy, Non-Executive Director of Angling Direct,
commented:
"I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Angling Direct at
such an exciting time in the Company's growth journey, particularly
following the recent opening of its European distribution centre. I
look forward to using my experience to contribute to its continued
growth plan and ongoing success."
For further information please contact:
Angling Direct plc via FTI Consulting
Andy Torrance, Chief Executive
Officer
Steven Crowe, Chief Financial Officer
Singer Capital Markets - NOMAD
and Broker +44 (0) 20 7496 3000
Peter Steel (Corporate Finance)
Alex Bond (Corporate Finance)
Tom Salvesen (Corporate Broking)
FTI Consulting - Financial PR +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
Alex Beagley anglingdirect@fticonsulting.com
Sam Macpherson
Alice Newlyn
Additional Information in respect of the AIM Rules
The following information regarding the appointment of Nicola
Sharon Silverlock (commonly known as Murphy), aged 58, is disclosed
under Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies:
Current Directorships Previous Directorships (within
the last five years)
FIPP Limited River Publishing Ltd
Fish Content Agency Ltd The River Group Limited
Katie Piper Foundation
Lightning Properties LLP
Lightning Property Development
and Rentals Limited
Maven Communications Limited
River Group Content Limited
River Holdings and Content Limited
Sophie Hayes Foundation
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As at the date of this announcement, Nicola Murphy does not hold
any ordinary shares in the Company.
Save as set out above there are no further disclosures pursuant
to Rule 17 or Schedule Two paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for
Companies in respect of the appointment of Nicola Murphy.
About Angling Direct
Angling Direct is the leading omni-channel specialist fishing
tackle retailer in the UK. The Company sells fishing tackle
products and related equipment through its network of retail
stores, located strategically throughout the UK as well as through
its leading digital platform ( www.anglingdirect.co.uk .de, .fr and
.nl) and other third-party websites.
Angling Direct is committed to supporting its active customer
base and widening access to the angling community through its
passionate colleagues, store-based qualified coaches, social media
reach and ADTV YouTube channel. The Company currently sells over
20,000 fishing tackle products, including capital items,
consumables, luggage and clothing. Angling Direct also owns and
sells fishing tackle products under its own brand 'Advanta', which
was formally launched in March 2016.
From 1986 to 2002, the Company's founders acquired interests in
a number of small independent fishing tackle shops in Norfolk and,
in 2002, they acquired a significant premise in Norwich, which was
branded Angling Direct. Since 2002, the Company has continued to
acquire or open new stores, taking the total number up to 42 retail
stores. In 2015, the Company opened a 2,800 sq. metres central
distribution centre in Rackheath, Norfolk, where the Company's head
office is also located. In March 2022, Angling Direct opened a
3,940 square metre distribution centre in Venlo, Netherlands to
service its established, and rapidly growing, presence in Europe
with native language websites set up in key regions to address
demand.
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