
1 July 2025
Currys plc
Directorate changes
Currys plc (the 'Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Bucknor as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Company's Audit Committee with effect from 8 September 2025.
Elaine Bucknor is an experienced technology leader and cybersecurity expert who has worked for over 30 years in the technology sector. Elaine is currently a director of Hoptroff London Limited, a strategic advisor to PwC, an operating partner at Digital Gravity Infrastructure Partners and she was previously a non-executive director at Darktrace plc and a non-executive director of Notting Hill Genesis.
Elaine was the Group Director of Technology Strategic Services and Group Chief Information Security Officer for Sky plc. Prior to Sky, Elaine held operational and consultancy roles with multinational market leaders including at ITV, the BBC and AOL/Carphone Warehouse, where she advised at Board, executive and leadership level on technology capabilities.
The Company also announces that, as part of an orderly succession plan, non-executive directors Eileen Burbidge and Gerry Murphy, will not submit themselves for re-election at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 4 September 2025.
Ian Dyson, Chair of the Board
"I am delighted to welcome Elaine Bucknor to the Board. Elaine has an exceptional track record of successful leadership and delivery of complex multinational technology projects and brings a wealth of experience from across the technology and cybersecurity sector. I am very much looking forward to working with her.
I would like to thank Eileen and Gerry for their significant contribution to the Board over the last six and ten years respectively.
Eileen's technology insights and expertise have been invaluable to the Board, especially during a period of significant evolution of the Online channel. She has also been the Board lead for the oversight of the Company's Environment, Social and Governance agenda and supported the establishment of the Leadership Inclusion Forum to drive diversity initiatives in the Group.
Gerry Murphy's deep sector and financial expertise and extensive experience of complex international businesses has been invaluable to the Board and the Audit and Remuneration Committees throughout his tenure. I would particularly like to thank Gerry for the support he has provided to me and the other non-executive directors who have joined the Board in the last three years. Gerry has provided vital continuity and stability during a period of significant change in the composition of the Board."
There is no additional information that requires disclosure under Listing Rule 6.4.8.
For further information
Dan Homan |
Investor Relations Director |
+44 (0)7401 400442 |
Sarah Thomas |
Deputy Company Secretary |
+44 (0)7401 373188 |
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