Halfords Appoints Keith Down as Non-Executive Director

Halfords Group plc has announced the appointment of Keith Down as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 November 2026. He will also join the Audit, Nomination, Remuneration, and ESG Committees and is set to succeed Tom Singer as Chair of the Audit Committee after a transition period. Tom Singer will leave the board on 31 December 2026.

Keith Down is a seasoned chartered accountant with significant experience in finance and retail. He holds a current position as a Non-Executive Director of Matalan Retail Limited and previously served on the boards of Topps Tiles plc and Tortilla Mexican Grill plc. His career includes senior finance roles in companies like Dunelm Group plc, Go-Ahead Group plc, JD Wetherspoon plc, and Selfridges Group.

Jock Lennox, Chair of Halfords, expressed enthusiasm over Keith’s appointment, citing his extensive expertise and leadership experience as valuable assets to the company’s ongoing strategy execution.