Tandem Group plc announced that Jonathan Crookall will join the Board as Non-Executive Director with effect from 20 October 2022. Jonathan has over 30 years' experience in human resources (HR) and people strategy, across a range of large organizations and sectors. Jonathan's current role is Chief People Officer at Costa Coffee, a position held since March 2020.

Jonathan also currently serves as a Board Trustee to the not-for-profit organisation, ENEI (Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion). Previously, Jonathan was Interim People Director at Unite Group plc, the UK's largest owner, manager and developer of purpose-built student accommodation. Jonathan was Group People Director at Halfords plc between 2011 and 2018,the UK's largest retailer of motoring and cycling products and services; and between2008 and 2011 he was HR Director at Specsavers, the multinational optical retail chain.

Jonathan brings to the Board a wealth of experience across industry, including franchise businesses, with a skillset focused on commercial leadership, people management and governance.