Boohoo non-executive director Mark Newton-Jones resigns

Boohoo has announced that after three years of service with Boohoo.com, both before and after its AIM listing, Mark Newton-Jones has indicated to the board of his intention to step down as a non-executive director of the company with effect from July 31, 2016. He is CEO of Mothercare and Chairman of Graduate Fashion Week.

The Board has commenced a search for a new non-executive director to replace Newton-Jones. Peter Williams, Chairman of Boohoo.com said, "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Mark for his positive contribution to the board in the conversion from being a private to a public Company and in particular for his retail insights".

"Mark's insight as a retailer has been hugely helpful to Carol and me over the last three years. We both thank him for his friendship and his valuable contribution as we've established Boohoo as a listed business, we wish him well for the future," added Mahmud Kamani, Joint Chief Executive of Boohoo.com.

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