Mothercare appoints Dunelm’s Nick Wharton as non-exec director
Mothercare has appointed Dunelm chief executive Nick Wharton as a non-executive director.
Due to join the Mothercare board on 14 November, Wharton has extensive retail experience. Prior to taking the helm at Dunelm in December 2010, he was chief financial officer at Halfords and has also held various finance and international positions with The Boots Company and Cadbury Schweppes.
Commenting on the appointment, Mothercare chairman Alan Parker said: “I am very pleased that Nick is joining us as a non-executive director. Nick will bring valuable retail experience to the Mothercare Board.”
Wharton added:”I am delighted to be joining Mothercare, and look forward to working with Alan and the other members of the Board to support its business both in the UK and internationally.”
