Ocado has announced a series of changes to its board composition in line with its succession plans.
The online supermarket has selected deputy chief executive of Dixons Carphone, Andrew Harrison, as an independent non-executive director of Ocado. He will take up his role on 1st March.
Ocado chairman, Lord Rose said: "We are delighted that Andrew is joining Ocado, as we continue to grow the business and develop our technology solution. Andrew brings significant retail and technology experience and we will benefit from his new insight."
Ocado has also announced that senior independent director and non-executive director of Ocado, David Grigson, has signalled his intention to retire from the board at Ocado's Annual General Meeting on 4th May 2016.
As a result of the board changes, a number of other director succession decisions have been taken.
These will include Lord Rose succeeding Grigson as chairman of the Nomination Committee and Alex Mahon being appointed senior independent director. These will take effect from 4th May.
Andrew Harrison will be a member of the board's Remuneration Committee, Audit Committee and Nomination Committee with effect from 1st March 2016, while David Grigson will step down from these same committees on 4th May to allow for a period of stability.
