Financial News
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
15 NOVEMBER 2005
Burberry Group plc announces that Brian Blake, Group President and Chief Operating Officer, has resigned as a director of the Company for family reasons.
Since joining Burberry in June 2004, Mr Blake’s primary focus has been global oversight of the Company’s wholesale, retail and licensing businesses. Mr Blake will make himself available to the Group through to the end of December 31 2005 in order to help ensure an orderly transition.
John Peace, Chairman, said, “Brian has been a valued member of the Board. Brian’s contribution to our global operations has been significant. He will leave the business having further strengthened the management team on the ground in Asia and other emerging markets.” Mr Peace continued, “On behalf of everyone at Burberry I would like to thank him warmly and wish him every success in the future.”
Burberry, the international luxury brand, which is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange was founded in 1856.
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