Debenhams appoints Google's country sales director for UK/Eire as non-exec director
Debenhams has announced that Peter Fitzgerald, country sales director for Google UK/Eire has joined its board as a non-executive director.
Fitzgerald joined the search giant in 2007 having previously worked within the retail sector.
Nigel Northridge, chairman of Debenhams, commented: "Peter Fitzgerald has a wealth of experience in helping retail businesses to realise their online ambitions with acknowledged industry-leaders Amazon and Google. Growing our multi-channel business is a crucial part of Debenhams' strategy and, as one of the leading experts in his field, we look forward to Peter's contribution as a member of the board."
Fitzgerald added: "I am very pleased to be joining the board of Debenhams. I hope my experience working with businesses to help them succeed online will be valuable to the business and look forward to working closely with the team."