Angling Direct plc announced that after 17 years of leading the business, Darren Bailey has decided to step down from his role as CEO with immediate effect. Darren will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Andy Torrance, who joined the Company in October 2019 as a Non-Executive Director, has been appointed as the company's new CEO. Andy Torrance has extensive experience working for brands with customer centric omni-channels and substantial European presence. Andy previously held Chief Operating Officer roles at Dunelm and Holland & Barrett and a number of executive roles during a 12-year period at Halfords.