Global energy services company Centrica has announced the appointment of Chanderpreet Duggal as a non-executive director of the company with effect from 16 December 2022. Duggal will also become a member of the company’s audit and risk committee, remuneration committee and nominations committee.

Duggal is currently chief digital and analytics officer for Burberry, responsible for the fashion house’s digital agenda, data and analytics. He joined Burberry in 2021, having spent 20 years at American Express in various senior roles, including leading the company-wide digital and analytics organisation.

Earlier in his career, Duggal worked for GE Capital as an asset manager and as a consultant for PwC.

Scott Wheway, chair, said: “I look forward to welcoming Chanderpreet to the board next week as a non-executive director. Chanderpreet will bring valuable expertise of digital technology and the use of data analytics in large customer facing businesses that will be of great benefit to the board.”