Inspecs Group plc, announced the appointment of Shaun Smith and Hugo Adams as Non-Executive Directors with effect from Dec. 1, 2022, to strengthen the Board and assist in the delivery of the Group's strategic goals. Shaun has extensive plc experience having previously held CFO roles with Norcros plc and Aga Rangemaster Group plc.

In his role at Aga Rangemaster Group plc, Shaun helped oversee the transformation of the business into an international brand-led manufacturer and retail group. Shaun has served as a Non-Executive Director on public company Boards since 2016 including as Audit Committee chair. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Epwin Group plc.

On appointment, Shaun will join the Audit & Risk and Remuneration & Nomination Committees. Hugo has more than 25 years' experience working for some of the biggest and best-known, global consumer brands including The Body Shop and running marketing and international expansion at Dyson. During nine years at Marks and Spencer Group PLC he managed businesses across Europe and the Middle East, as well as being Chief of Staff to the CEO and subsequently Property Director.

Hugo served on the Executive Board at Superdry Plc, responsible for marketing and business development and most recently as CEO of Start-Rite Shoes. Hugo will serve on the Audit & Risk, Remuneration and Nomination and the newly formed Environmental, Social and Governance committee on appointment. Richard Peck, who has served on the Board as a Non-Executive Director since January 2020, assumes the role of Group CEO.

With over 35 years' experience in the optical industry, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge having previously been Managing Director of Luxottica Retail Northern Europe and Managing Director of David Clulow opticians.Richard and Robin Totterman will work closely together, along with the Board, to develop the Company's global position as a leading player in eyewear solutions through its vertically-integrated frame and lens capabilities.