Dignity appoints Clive Whiley as chairman
Funeral director Dignity has appointed Clive Whiley as its new chairman.
Dignity
549.00p
16:45 24/05/23
-0.54%
-3.00p
FTSE All-Share
4,338.05
16:50 28/03/24
n/a
n/a
FTSE Small Cap
6,388.90
17:14 28/03/24
n/a
n/a
General Retailers
4,075.15
17:14 28/03/24
0.82%
33.33
Whiley, whose appointment took effect on Thursday, has more than 35 years of experience in regulated strategic management positions since becoming a member of the London Stock Exchange.
Dignity said he has "extensive" main board executive director experience across a broad range of financial services, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, retail and leisure businesses.
Interim chairman David Blackwood said: "His significant commercial, business and board experience together with his personal qualities will be invaluable."
At 0910 BST, Dignity shares were up 1.6% at 518p.