WH Smith plc has announced the appointment of Helen Rose as a non-executive director and audit committee chair designate, with effect from 1 July 2024.

Upon appointment, Rose will become a member of the audit, ESG, nominations and remuneration committees. Rose will also take over as chair of the audit committee on 1 December 2024, after Nicky Dulieu has completed the 2024 financial year-end. Dulieu will continue in her role as a non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee.

Rose is a chartered accountant and former senior finance and operations leader with experience in multi-site retail and financial services sectors. Since 2018, Rose has been a non-executive director of Greencore plc.

During her 30-year executive career, Rose held senior finance positions at Dixons, Forte, Safeway and Lloyds Banking Group. Her roles included retail integration director at Lloyds Banking Group and chief operating officer at TSB Banking Group plc.

Annette Court, chair, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Helen on to the Board of WH Smith. I have no doubt that Helen will be a great asset to the Board and, with her extensive financial and retail expertise, I am confident she will have a positive impact. I would also like to thank Nicky for agreeing to Chair both the Audit and Remuneration Committees during the recruitment process to appoint Helen.”