Floorcoverings distributor James Halstead PLC has announced Stephen Hall, who served as the Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit and Remuneration Committees, has retired from the Board.

Following his departure, the following changes have been made to the Board’s sub-committees:

Russell Whiting, who has served as a non-executive director since December 2017, has been appointed as the Senior Independent Director and will continue to serve as a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

Anthony Wild, the non-executive chairman, has been appointed as the Nomination Committee Chair and will continue to serve as a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.    

Deborah Harrison, a non-executive director, has been appointed as the Audit Committee Chair and as a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

Finally, Michael Halstead, a non-executive director, has been appointed as the Remuneration Committee Chair and will continue to serve as a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees.

Mark Halstead, James Halstead’s Chief Executive, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Stephen for his support and contributions to James Halstead plc during his time as a non-executive director. I also look forward to continuing to work with Russell in his new capacity as the Senior Independent Director.”