Currys Group Chief Executive Alex Baldock exits after eight year run at electricals retailer

Currys reports that Alex Baldock is stepping down after eight years as Group Chief Executive, to take on a new external position.

No news as of yet regarding his next move, but RTIH will update this article as soon as we have the details.

In a statement, the omnichannel electricals and technology retailer said: “The board will commence a formal and thorough recruitment process for Alex's successor, considering both internal and external candidates, and will provide an update in due course. During this time, Alex will remain in role, continuing to drive business performance and ensuring a smooth and orderly transition, supported by his leadership team.”

Ian Dyson, Group Chair, said: “On behalf of the board, I want to thank Alex for his exceptional contribution to Currys. During his eight years here, he has achieved a huge amount, transforming the business in the face of some difficult headwinds.”

“We are very well positioned for future success with a strategy that is clearly working, great financial health and a very strong leadership team. On behalf of everyone here, I wish Alex all the best in his future endeavours.”

Baldock, who joined Currys from Shop Ditrect in 2018, commented: “My eight years at Currys have been simply the best of my career, and I’ll always be a loyal customer, advocate and shareholder. I’m immensely grateful to the thousands of amazing colleagues I’ve been privileged to work with, and proud of what that team is building, a world class Currys for colleagues, customers and shareholders. The next chapter can be its most exciting yet.”

“But it’s time for someone else to steer the business there, and time for me to move on to a new opportunity. I’ll be here to ensure our progress doesn’t skip a beat and to ensure a smooth transition to my successor.”

In the aforementioned statement, Currys Group noted that it is scheduled to publish a full year trading update on 19th May.

It added that remuneration arrangements in relation to Baldock’s departure, would be disclosed on its website at the appropriate time in accordance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006.

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