EWM Executive Directors
Philip Day, Chief Executive
Philip Day was appointed Chief Executive of the EWM Group in August 2001 after successfully orchestrating a management buy-in. The EWM Group is now controlled by the Day family who are the majority shareholders of the company. Mr. Day is a chartered member of the International Textile Institute and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
David Houston, Finance Director, CA
David Houston joined the Group in December 1999 after a number of years based in London, latterly as the Group Finance Director of Dorling Kindersley Holdings PLC and previously as the Group Finance Director of Harper Collins Publishers Ltd. David who is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, is responsible for all aspects of Finance, Information Technology and Corporate Services.
Alec Whitaker, Property Director
Alec Whitaker joined EWM in 1990 having previously held similar positions and acted in an advisory capacity to a number of High Street multiples as well as independent retailers. Alec is responsible for the management of the Group Property Portfolio including acquisitions, disposals and refurbishments.
John Herring, Non-Executive Director
John Herring serves on the Board as Non-Executive Director and was appointed on 03.06.2005. John is a Chartered Accountant and brings a wide range of experience to the Board. He is Chairman of the EWM Audit Committee and also serves as a Non-Executive Director on a number of other Boards including JD Wetherspoon. .
Carmel Leigh, Managing Director, Buying & Merchandising, BA (Hons)
Carmel Leigh joined
EWM in 1999. Prior to EWM,
Paul Gerrard, Sourcing and Manufacturing Managing Director
Paul Gerrard is the Sourcing and Manufacturing Managing Director and joined EWM from Jacques Vert in January 2005. Paul has served on the Board since 08.04.2005 and has previously worked for William Baird Womenswear, Aquascutum and Wensum.
