Burberry appoints easyJet's CEO as a non-executive director

21st May 2014 08:58

Luxury fashion group Burberry has appointed easyJet's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as a non-executive director and member of the audit remuneration and nomination committees.Carolyn McCall, who is expected to assume the role on September, has held a number of senior roles, which include CEO of Guardian Media Group and a non-executive director at banking firm Lloyds TSB, Tesco and fashion retailer New look.The board change was announced as the group published a strong set of results, which showed annual revenue rose 17% to £2.3bn, boosted by strong retail sales.Chairman John Peace said: "We are very pleased to welcome Carolyn to the board. Her experience of leading global companies, combined with her knowledge of consumers, travel, media and general management expertise will be great assets as we enter this next exciting phase of Burberry's global growth and continue to focus on delivering long term shareholder value."As of 09:12 the share price had risen 1.25% to 1,533p.WS