Board of Directors

Michael joined Portmeirion in December 2025 as Group Brand and Commercial Director; becoming Chief Executive Officer in May 2026. Prior to Portmeirion Michael worked at globally renowned cookware brand Le Creuset for 9 years in senior leadership roles, with 6 years as CEO EMEA with a global portfolio of mature and emerging markets. During this time Michael was responsible for driving brand elevation, commercial performance, and business transformation across a number of different territories including Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, within the premium home and lifestyle category.  Michael is fluent in English, Dutch, Italian, German and French.

Other appointments:

None.

Committee membership:

• Member of the Nomination Committee 

Beneficial ownership in share capital:

0 ordinary shares.

Key skills:

Brand, Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Retail & eCommerce, Leadership, Investor Relations & Communications.

Jonathan has over 20 years’ experience in senior finance roles across a diverse range of industries, including working with leading consumer goods brands such as Umbro (a subsidiary of Nike Inc.), and significant European and UK manufacturing experience with Ideal Standard and Cormar Carpets. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales and holds an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School.

Other appointments:

None.

Beneficial ownership in share capital:

0 ordinary shares.

Key skills:

Strategy and leadership, financial, risk management, and operational expertise.

• Appointed: February 2025 
• Independent: Yes
• Nationality: British

Peter brings extensive experience of business transformation to the Board, having founded Blackdown Partners in 2019, following a career of over 25 years across capital markets. Peter spent the majority of his career at Merrill Lynch, working in senior leadership positions both in investment banking in London and in equities in London, Frankfurt and New York. Following this, Peter became Head of Investment Banking and a board director of Liberum Capital.

Other current appointments:

• Managing Director of Blackdown Partners Limited
• Chairman of Hurtwood Capital Limited

Committee membership:

• Chair of the Nomination Committee 
• Member of the Remuneration Committee

Beneficial ownership in share capital:

• 140,000 ordinary shares

Key skills:

Strategy and leadership, operational expertise, and business transformation. 

• Appointed: March 2019
• Independent: Yes
• Nationality: British

Angela contributes general management experience with retail, digital and customer focus. Angela was Chief Executive of N Brown plc, CEO of The Original Factory Shop Limited and held senior executive positions at Debenhams PLC, ASDA Group Limited and Mars Corporation. Angela has also held positions as Non-Executive Director of ScS Group plc, New Look Retail Holdings Limited, Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion, S.A. (DIA Group) and Manchester Airport Group.

Other current appointments:

• Non-Executive Director of JD Sports Fashion Plc
• Non-Executive Director of Jet2 plc
• Trustee at The Pennies Foundation

Committee membership:

• Member of the Nomination Committee
• Member of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee

Beneficial ownership in share capital:

• 3,947 ordinary shares

Key skills:

Strategy and leadership, brand and product development, operational expertise, E-commerce sales and marketing, and mergers and acquisitions.

• Appointed: June 2023
• Independent: Yes
• Nationality: British

Jeremy is a qualified Chartered Accountant with circa 30 years’ experience in senior finance roles in a wide range of industries including support services, logistics, software and consumer products. From 2010 to 2021, he was Chief Financial Officer in three international groups of companies, delivering substantial shareholder value in each. Jeremy’s previous executive roles have included being the Chief Financial Officer at Focusrite plc, Atex Group Ltd and Regenersis plc. Prior to these businesses, he had senior finance roles at DHL Express (UK) Ltd and Electrocomponents plc.

Other current appointments:

• Director of Summerisle Finance Ltd

Committee membership:

• Chair of the Audit Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Nomination Committee

Beneficial ownership in share capital:

• 1,000 ordinary shares 

Key skills:

Strategy and leadership, operational expertise, risk management, financial, and mergers and acquisitions. 

Appointed on 30 September 2025 and provides board, governance and company secretarial services.