John Lewis of Hungerford plc announced the appointment of two new executive directors with immediate effect. Kiran Noonan has been appointed sales and marketing director having joined the business in late 2012. This concludes the appointment process launched following the resignation of Charlotte Hill-Baldwin in August 2012 and will enable Jonathan Rosby to revert, fully, to his role as managing director having also held the position of sales director in the interim period.

In addition Damian Walters has been appointed an executive director with immediate effect having joined the business in 2011. Damian has overseen the strategic development and operational implementation of the Artisan Installation Service and the appointment reflects the growing importance of this service to the business.