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Wrigley to take over as Majestic chairman

Published:  27 January, 2010

Former New Look chief executive Phil Wrigley is taking over as chairman of Majestic on August 6, when Simon Burke retires after five years in the role.

Former New Look chief executive Phil Wrigley is taking over as chairman of Majestic on August 6, when Simon Burke retires after five years in the role.

Wrigley, 57, has a financial background and extensive retail management experience having previously held senior positions at Debenhams, Arcadia and BHS. He will join the Majestic board as a non-executive director.

He is chairman of LXB Retail Properties.

Majestic chief executive Steve Lewis said: "I would like to thank Simon for the very significant contribution he has made to the success of Majestic over the last 10 years.

"I am looking forward to welcoming Phil to the board in April. His broad retail and property experience will be invaluable in continuing to grow the Majestic story."

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