// Mulberry non-executive chairman Godfrey Davis is stepping down
// The retailer plans to appoint an additional independent non-executive director and name a senior independent director in the near future
Mulberry has said that non-executive chairman Godfrey Davis will be stepping down from the luxury retailer’s board later next month.
Set to exit his role on 30 September, he will be succeeded as chairman by Mulberry non-executive director Chris Roberts.
Davis first came aboard the luxury retailer in 1987 as finance director before becoming chief executive and then chairman.
In a statement, Mulberry said that Davis will remain “associated with the business as life president in a non-board role” so it can continue to benefit from his experience.
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Mulberry chief executive Thierry Andretta said: “I would like to thank Godfrey for the outstanding contribution he has made to the group. Over the past 10 years he has provided sound counsel, direction and support to the board of directors and we wish him well for the future.
“I am delighted to welcome Chris to the role of chairman at Mulberry and am looking forward to working more closely with him.”
Chris Roberts joined the Mulberry board in 2002 and is currently managing director of Como Holdings, a company owned by Ong Beng Seng and Christina Ong, who also own Chalice Limited, a 56.2% shareholder in Mulberry.
Mulberry said it does plan to appoint an additional independent non-executive director and name a senior independent director in the near future.
Roberts said: “Mulberry is a unique business that has continued to evolve while staying true to its heritage as a sustainable luxury brand. I would like to thank Godfrey for his terrific service to the group, and I am looking forward to working more closely with the board and management to continue to drive forward our strategy.”
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