29 August 2008
Adams, executive chairman of Jessops, will take up his position immediately. He is also a non-executive director of Whittards of Chelsea, the British Retail Consortium and charity Walk the Walk. He was previously deputy chief executive and group finance director of House of Fraser.
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Moss Bros senior independent director Bernard Myers said: "David brings a wealth of relevant expertise and will be invaluable support for Philip Mountford and his team as they drive the business forward."
Moss Bros chief executive Philip Mountford said: "David has been instrumental in the growth and recovery of a number of retail businesses. I have no doubt that he will be a huge asset to Moss Bros, as we focus on implementing our 3 year strategic plan to re-invest in our current portfolio, grow the core Moss chain and develop our Asian supply chain."
Adams said: "I am looking forward to addressing the challenges this long-established business faces in the current economic climate. It has a great name and a portfolio of brands second to none in the menswear sector both in retail and hire. I look forward to working with Philip and the management team to ensure we maximize shareholder value."