WH Smith PLC today announces the appointment of Andrew Rolfe as a non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect.
Andrew Rolfe was most recently the Chairman and Chief Executive of the food retailer Pret A Manger. At Pret a Manger he oversaw the transformation of the business from a primarily London based business to an international operation with over 150 outlets. Prior to this, Andrew was a main board director for Booker PLC, with direct responsibility for Booker's Food Service Division.
Martin Taylor, Chairman of WH Smith PLC said:
"I am delighted to welcome Andrew to our Board. Andrew has a wide range of skills and experience gained from working across international retail environments. This background will be particularly valuable to us as we continue to develop the businesses of the WHSmith Group."