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The chief executive of Fuller's pubs has joined the board of WH Smith to sit as a non-executive director, the high street retailer announced this morning.
Simon Emeny, group chief executive of London brewery Fuller, Smith and Turner, will be joined by Greensill Capital chairman and former Citibank chief executive Maurice Thompson.
Current managing director of the WH Smith high street business Carl Cowling is the third new appointment to the board today.
WH Smith chairman Henry Staunton said: “We are delighted to welcome Simon and Maurice on to the board of WH Smith.
“Their combined retail and financial expertise will ensure we continue to be well positioned to invest in new opportunities and grow the business.
“Since joining WH Smith in 2014, Carl has made a significant contribution to the company, in both our travel and high street businesses.
“He will be a valuable addition to the board as we continue to deliver the strategies for each business and create value for shareholders.”
In January the retailer announced that sales were up six per cent over the Christmas period, with sales boosted 16 per cent in the firm's travel division.
The company's long-term strategy is to transform from a high street giant to a retailer expanding in travel hub markets such as airports and railway stations.
By Jessica Clark
