French Connection Group PLC announced that Sarah Curran MBE and Robin Piggott have joined the Board as independent Non-Executive Directors with immediate effect. Sarah has a wealth of experience in the fashion industry, particularly in the increasingly important digital and ecommerce areas. Recently she has been Managing Director of Very Exclusive, the luxury division of Shop Direct Group.  She will be Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Robin brings an extensive track record in the clothing and retail industry. He most recently spent six years as CFO at Moss Bros Group PLC. He will take up the role of Chairman of the Audit Committee and will be a member of the Remuneration Committee. The Group also announced that Claire Kent and Dean Murray, currently Non-Executive Directors have stepped down from the Board.