# Pendragon Non-Executive Chairman and Directorate Role Change

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/pendragon-non-executive-chairman-and-directorate-role-change/4121027605
- Published: 2021-10-13T07:19:36+01:00
- Author: Giles

Following the conclusion of an extensive and comprehensive independent search process,
the **Pendragon plc** (LON:PDG) has announced the appointment of Ian Filby as non-
executive chairman of Pendragon PLC. Ian’s appointment will formally commence on
01 November 2021.  In addition to his duties as non-executive chairman, Ian will
also chair the Company’s Nomination Committee and serve on the Company’s Remuneration
Committee.  Simultaneously with the commencement of Mr Filby’s appointment, Chief
Executive Officer Bill Berman will relinquish the role of executive chairman, which
he has held on an interim basis since September 2019.

Ian joins Pendragon following a 40 year career in retail, a large proportion of 
which was spent with Alliance Boots.  In his last executive role, Ian was the chief
executive officer of furniture retailer DFS, which significantly increased its market
leadership in both online and in physical stores during his tenure.  Currently, 
Ian is the non-executive chairman of Joules PLC, the premium lifestyle brand. 

> **Commenting on his appointment, Ian Filby, incoming non-executive chairman said:**
> “I am hugely excited to have the opportunity to chair Pendragon PLC, particularly
> as the strategy launched in September 2020 begins to have a significant impact
> on the Company’s growth and prospects as it is implemented.  I believe that my
> extensive retail experience will be of significant benefit to the Company and 
> the Board as I work with the leadership team to lead Pendragon through the next
> stage of its development”.

> **Bill Berman, Chief Executive Officer of Pendragon PLC added:**
> “We are delighted to have a new chairman with such an extensive grounding in the
> retail sector and, most importantly, in digital retail. I look forward to welcoming
> Ian into our business and drawing on his wealth of experience as we continue to
> deliver on the strategic priorities we set out last year. “

There is no information in the nature of that required by LR 9.6.13R to disclose
in relation to Mr Filby’s appointment to the Board.

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