Hotel Chocolat Group plc, a premium British chocolatier and omni-channel retailer, has announced today the appointment of Greg Hodder as Non-executive Director with effect from 1 May 2017.
Hodder brings with him a wealth of experience from the retail sector, having previously been chief executive of Charles Tyrwhitt. Prior to joining Charles Tyrwhitt, he was chief executive of Direct Wines. Greg is currently a Non-executive Director of Majestic Wine plc.
Hodder said, 'I have always been a great fan of Hotel Chocolat and I can see that the business has some fantastic opportunities for continued profitable growth. I am delighted to be joining the board.'
Angus Thirlwell, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, added, 'Having someone with Greg's experience and track record is a great fit for us at this stage of our growth.'
Hotel Chocolat currently operates over seventy outlets in the UK, including those with cafes, and is the only British company to grow cocoa on its own plantation.
