SuperGroup has announced that Steve Sunnucks will be joining the board as a non-executive director from March. Mr Sunnucks brings significant expertise in the apparel retail sector, having held senior executive and non-executive roles in the UK and USA. These include nine years in leadership positions with Gap Inc, culminating in being appointed global president and four years as CEO of New Look. His executive career has also included senior roles at Burton Group, J. Sainsbury and Marks and Spencer.

Meanwhile, Ken McCall has confirmed his intention to step down from his position as an independent non-executive director after joining the board in 2010 and will leave July 13th.

Chairman of SuperGroup, Peter Bamford said: "We are delighted that Steve will be joining the SuperGroup board. He brings substantial experience in apparel retail, particularly in the USA which will become an increasingly important market to us as we deliver our strategy of becoming a global lifestyle brand. We look forward to working with Steve and sharing in his expertise and insights."

"On behalf of the board I would like to thank Ken for his significant contribution to the board over the last six years which has seen significant progress in the brand and the company. We wish him well for his future endeavours."