Doncaster-based DFS Furniture plc announced the appointment of Tony Buffin as an independent non-executive director of the company.

Buffin will also be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, RSC Committee and Nomination Committees, and as the Designated Non-Executive Director, from that date.

Buffin is the chair of Nobia AB, a kitchen specialist with headquarters in Stockholm where it is listed. He is also a non-executive director of Applied Nutrition, which recently listed on the London Stock Exchange.

DFS Furniture chair Steve Johnson said: “I am delighted that Tony is joining the board. His significant retail experience is directly relevant to the DFS’ strategy. I look forward to working closely with Tony as we move forward with our strategy to accelerate growth and develop our home offering.”