TheWorks.co.uk plc announced the board changes. After almost nine years as CEO of the company, Kevin Keaney, has informed the Board that he has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board of company effective January 16, 2020. Gavin Peck, who joined company in April 2018 as CFO, has accordingly been appointed as CEO effective January 16, 2020. Prior to The Works, Gavin was Commercial Director at Card Factory plc where he was responsible for the Commercial function alongside leadership of the Commercial Finance team. Rosie Fordham, currently Head of Finance, has been appointed as Interim CFO.

The Board of TheWorks.co.uk plc declared an interim dividend of 1.2 pence per share, calculated as a third of the full year dividend of 3.6 pence per share in fiscal year 2019. This dividend will be paid on 12 March 2020 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 14 February 2020.