HomeServe plc announced the appointment of Tommy Breen as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate, to succeed Barry Gibson. Barry has served as Chairman of HomeServe since 2010 and, with the support of HomeServe's shareholders, was appointed for one final term in April 2019. Tommy Breen is an experienced non-executive director and until 2017 was Chief Executive of DCC plc, the FTSE 100 listed international sales, marketing and support services group, where he spent a highly successful 30 year career. A chartered accountant by training, Tommy brings to HomeServe an extensive track record of delivering sustainable growth in a diverse, international business, both organically and by acquisition. He is currently Senior Independent Director of Essentra, the global packaging and distribution company. Tommy joins the Board of HomeServe with immediate effect, and will become Chairman on 19 May 2021, after HomeServe publishes its results for the financial year to 31 March 2021.