Directorate Change (5717N)
05 Septembre 2011 - 8:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 5717N
Debenhams plc
05 September 2011
5 September 2011
DEBENHAMS PLC: DIRECTORATE CHANGE
Michael Sharp has today been appointed Chief Executive of
Debenhams plc, the leading UK department stores group. As announced
in April 2011, Rob Templeman retired from his role of Chief
Executive and from the board on 4 September 2011.
Nigel Northridge, Chairman of Debenhams, said:
"The board is delighted that Michael Sharp has succeeded Rob
Templeman as Chief Executive of Debenhams. Michael is a highly
talented executive whose commitment to and knowledge of our
business are second to none. He has played a key role in managing
the business at the highest level as Deputy Chief Executive for the
past three years and we very much look forward to Debenhams' future
under his leadership."
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About Michael Sharp
Michael Sharp (54) was appointed Deputy Chief Executive of
Debenhams plc in November 2008. Michael has worked for Debenhams or
its predecessor The Burton Group since 1985.
Michael has spent his entire career in retail. In 1985 he joined
the Burton Group where he held positions as Buying &
Merchandising Controller at Top Man and Burton menswear, Buying
& Merchandising Director at Top Man, Topshop and Debenhams'
womenswear. In 1996, Michael became Managing Director of Principles
and Managing Director of Racing Green the following year. In 1997,
Michael became Group Trading Director of Debenhams Limited and in
2004 was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Debenhams Limited and
subsequently Debenhams plc.
Enquiries
Debenhams plc
Lisa Williams 020 7408 3304, 07908 483841
Financial Dynamics
Jonathon Brill 020 7269 7170
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Notes to Editors
Debenhams is an iconic British department store group which was
established over 200 years ago. Debenhams has a strong presence in
key product categories including womenswear, menswear,
childrenswear, home and health & beauty and offers its
customers a unique and differentiated mix of exclusive own bought
brands including Designers at Debenhams, international brands and
concessions.
Debenhams has 169 stores in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and
Denmark as well as 64 international franchise stores in 25
countries. Debenhams products are also available online at
www.debenhams.com and www.debenhams.ie and through iPhone, Android
and Nokia apps.
Designers at Debenhams include Ted Baker, Jeff Banks, Jasper
Conran, Erickson Beamon, FrostFrench, Henry Holland, Roksanda
Ilincic, Betty Jackson, Jonathan Kelsey, Ben de Lisi, Julien
Macdonald, Melissa Odabash, Jane Packer, Pearce Fionda, Preen,
Janet Reger, John Rocha, Jonathan Saunders, Lisa Stickley, Eric Van
Peterson and Matthew Williamson.
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