Dunelm Group PLC, the UK's leading homewares retailer, has announced that Kelly Devine will be stepping down from her role as a Non-Executive Director on 5 July 2024 to take on a full-time position as Customer Director. Kelly, who has been President, UK & Ireland, for Mastercard since 2020, will join Dunelm's Executive Team, reporting directly to Nick Wilkinson, CEO. She will be considered non-independent with immediate effect and has stepped down from the Company's audit and risk, nominations, and remuneration committees.
Alison Brittain, Dunelm Chair, expressed her delight at Kelly's new role, stating, "I am delighted that Kelly has agreed to join the Dunelm Executive Team as our Customer Director." She also thanked Kelly for her valuable contribution as a Non-Executive over the past two years. Kelly Devine expressed her excitement about her new role, saying, "Having got to know Dunelm really well over recent years, I've seen first hand the quality of the team, the strength of the brand, and the exciting journey the business is on. I'm really looking forward to being even more involved in that journey and can't wait to get started."
This change reflects Dunelm's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its customer proposition. Kelly's extensive experience and expertise are expected to contribute significantly to the company's growth and brand development.