Kingfisher has appointed Ian McLeod to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
Effective from 20 January 2025, McLeod boasts over 40 years of experience across various international markets, most recently as Group Chief Executive at DFI Retail Group, overseeing operations across 13 countries in Asia with over 10,500 retail outlets.
His career also includes leadership roles at Asda and Halfords Group in the UK, Walmart International and CEO of Coles Retail Group in Australia. He later joined Southeastern Grocers in the United States as CEO before joining DFI Retail Group in 2017, based in Hong Kong.
“His long and distinguished career in retail speaks for itself and the depth of experience that he will bring will help support the execution of our strategic initiatives. We look forward to welcoming Ian later this month and benefiting from the new and valuable perspectives he will bring to the Board’s discussions,” said Claudia Arney, Chair of Kingfisher’s Board.
Additionally, Catherine Bradley CBE, Senior Independent Director, has decided not to stand for reelection and will step down from Kingfisher’s Board of Directors at the conclusion of the Company’s 2025 AGM. Bradley has served on Kingfisher’s Board for four years.
Kingfisher said Bradley hoped to reduce her governance portfolio and dedicate additional time to her other roles, including as non-executive chair of Interactive Investor Limited.
Kingfisher announced its Q3 2024 trading updates last December.
