Board changes at Wax Lyrical and Royal Worcester producer

Wax Lyrical and Royal Worcester producer Portmeirion has announced changes to its board of directors.

Following four years with the group and two years on the board, Jacqui Gale, chief commercial officer, is stepping down from the board to pursue new opportunities.

The group said that during her time as CCO she has played a key role in helping the business navigate the challenges of Covid while developing its brands and leading the home fragrance division Wax Lyrical.

Bill Robedee, currently on the board as president of our North American business, and our largest sales market, will also take on the role of global sales director.

Dick Steele, non-executive chairman, said: “We would like to thank Jacqui for her significant contribution to the group and Wax Lyrical in particular and wish her well in the next stage of her career.

“We now look to the future and are very pleased that Bill Robedee will assume the role of global sales director. Bill has transformed our US business and under his leadership delivered a record year last year for our US market. We look forward with excitement to the next phase of our journey as we grow our sales footprint whilst leveraging our global teams and infrastructure effectively.”