Games Workshop Group PLC announced that Tom Kirby has advised the board of his intention to retire as a director of the company with effect from the conclusion of the company's Annual General Meeting on September 13, 2017. He will not seek re-election as a director of Games Workshop thereafter. In the interests of continuing the smooth transfer of power and responsibility to the new executive board team, following the AGM, Tom will be appointed a consultant to the company for a period of 12 months. Nick Donaldson will become non-executive chairman of Games Workshop on Tom Kirby's retirement. Nick has been a non-executive director of Games Workshop since April 2002.