Burberry Group plc confirmed that Julie Brown will start on January 18, 2017 as Chief Operating and Financial Officer and will join the Board on that date. John Smith will begin transitioning from his role as Chief Operating Officer from January 18, 2017. He will remain on the board until he leaves the company later this year.

Carol Fairweather will step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and from the Board on January 18, 2017.