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The Works appoints Nick Wharton as independent non-executive director
The Works has appointed Nick Wharton as independent non-executive director, effective from 1st August 2025, and chairman of the audit committee.
Wharton will replace Harry Morley, who will step down as senior independent non-executive director following the company’s upcoming AGM. Wharton is a qualified chartered accountant with experience in senior finance and leadership roles and expertise across the UK and international consumer industry.
He has held senior finance positions at a number of well-known listed retail and FMCG businesses, including as CFO of Pepco Group NV, Superdry plc and Halfords Group plc. He was also CEO of Dunelm plc.
Wharton also serves as non-executive director and audit committee chair at AG Barr plc, Oriflame Investment Holding plc and Mears Group plc, having previously held the role of non-executive director with Mothercare plc.
Steve Bellamy, chair of The Works, said: "I am pleased to welcome Nick to the Board. Nick has very relevant sector and plc experience, and I am confident that the business will benefit from his expertise as we continue to capitalise on growth opportunities, deliver our strategic priorities and increase shareholder value."
Wharton said: "This is an exciting time to join The Works – the business has made significant strategic and financial progress in the last year and there is a clear opportunity for further growth in the years ahead. I look forward to working alongside the rest of the Board and supporting the management team to deliver its new ‘Elevating The Works’ strategy."
