Gateshead-based Vertu Motors plc said Amanda Jane Cox has joined its board as an independent Non-Executive Director.  

The automotive retailer, with a network of 198 sales outlets across the UK, said Cox will sit as a member of its audit, nomination and remuneration committees. 

Cox is the current Chief People Officer and Stores Director at Dunelm Group plc, the UK’s leading homewares retailer. She has previously worked at Marks & Spencer and spent 15 years at Asda in various human resource roles, latterly as Vice President – People.

Andy Goss, Chairman of Vertu, said: “We are delighted that Amanda will be joining the Vertu Board. She has extensive experience of UK Retail which will be an important input as we navigate the various challenges and opportunities in the retail sector moving forward. Her considerable experience in managing a substantial number of colleagues in her current executive role will provide important guidance to the team at Vertu.”

Cox said: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of Vertu Motors. I am so impressed by the quality of the Board and management team and look forward to working with them as Vertu continues to develop and grow. I look forward to contributing to support them in the months and years ahead.”