Personal Group Holdings plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Dugdale to the Board as Chief Financial Officer. 

Mike, aged 50, has considerable experience across a variety of sectors, including FMCG, healthcare and financial services.

Having started his career at Ernst & Whinney in 1983, Mike became International Finance Director of Reebok International Limited in 1994. In his roles as Group Financial Controller and subsequently Finance Director at BUPA Membership for eight years, Mike successfully negotiated major contracts, implemented a corporate pricing model that significantly increased profitability, and improved overall operational performance. 

Recently, Mike was Finance Director of Virgin Care Limited, where he was responsible for all financial and information management of this rapidly growing business. 

Mike Dugdale, Chief Financial Officer, said: "I am delighted to be joining such a well-established and successful company as it embarks on the next stage of its growth agenda.

Mark Scanlon, Chief Executive of Personal Group, commented:  "We are delighted to welcome Mike to the Board; his experience and drive will prove invaluable to the Group and we look forward to working alongside him.

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