Vertu Motors plc, an automotive retailer with a network of 198 sales outlets across the UK, has announced that Amanda Cox has joined the board as an independent non-executive director.

Cox is currently chief people officer and stores director at Dunelm Group plc, the UK homewares retailer. She has previously worked at Marks and Spencer and spent 15 years at Asda in various human resources roles, latterly as vice president—people.

Cox will sit as a member of the audit, nomination and remuneration committees.

Andy Goss, chair of Vertu, said: “We are delighted that Amanda will be joining the Vertu board. She has extensive experience of UK retail which will be an important input as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities in the retail sector moving forward. Her considerable experience in managing a substantial number of colleagues in her current executive role will provide important guidance to the team at Vertu.”