Google MD joins GAME

GAME Group has appointed Dennis Woodside as a non-executive director.

Woodside is currently the managing director of Google for the UK Ireland and Benelux, and has joined the retailer to help it improve its online business.

I am pleased to join the GAME Board at such an exciting time,” stated Woodside. GAME Group has expanded its store portfolio and consumer reach dramatically over the last few years and I look forward to helping the Group achieve its ambition of further developing its online business.”

GAME Group chairman Peter Lewis added: "We are delighted to welcome Dennis Woodside to our Board as a non-executive director. As managing director of Google in the UK, Ireland and Benelux he has a wealth of experience of the internet and a deep involvement in online retailing. His earlier consultancy experience with McKinsey and his legal training will also bring complementary skills to the Board."