New director joins Vertu Motors board

Vertu Motors has appointed a new non-executive director (NED) who brings extensive people strategy and retail strategy experience gained at the likes of Marks And Spencer and Asda.

Amanda Cox, who is currently the chief people officer and stores director at Dunelm Group, has joined the Vertu Motors board in a NED role with effect from today.

Vertu's chairman Andy Goss 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."

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

Vertu Motors plc, the automotive retailer with a network of 198 sales outlets across the UK, is pleased to announce that, with effect from 2 January 2025, Amanda Jane Cox has joined the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director.  

Cox said she was delighted to be joining Vertu's board. "I am so impressed by the quality of the board and management team and look forward to working with them as Vertu continues to develop and grow. I look forward to contributing to support them in the months and years ahead."