Debenhams appoints former HoF boss to board

By

Barbara Santamaria

Published
Oct 20, 2017

Debenhams has announced the appointment of former House of Fraser executive David Adams as a new non-executive director.

Adams will join the Audit and Remuneration Committees, and become chairman of the Audit Committee in January 2018 when Mark Rolfe steps down.

Adams is a retail veteran, having held several executive and non-executive roles in 30 years in retailing. He was chief financial officer and deputy chief executive at House of Fraser until 2006 and has been chairman of menswear brand Moss Bros and outdoor clothing retailer Musto.

He is currently the senior independent non-executive director at Halfords Group and a director of Conviviality Retail, Fever Tree Drinks, Elegant Hotels Group and Thinksmart.  

Sir Ian Cheshire, Chairman of Debenhams, said: "We are delighted to welcome David Adams to Debenhams. He has had a long and distinguished career in the retail and consumer goods industries. His knowledge of the consumer and leisure sectors as well as his financial credentials will be a great addition to the board."