Carpetright plc announced that Jemima Bird has been appointed to the board as an independent non-executive director, with effect from 2 January 2019. Jemima formed Hello Finch a brand and marketing consultancy in 2013 and has more than 20 years' experience working with many of the UK's leading high street brands, most recently leading the rebrand for the Co-op Food business. Following Jemima's appointment to the board, she is also being appointed as a member of Carpetright's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.