Just Eat appoints former ZPG plc chairman to its board

Just Eat plc, a global marketplace for takeaway food delivery, has today (March 2) appointed Mike Evans to the role of non-executive chairman, with effect from April 26, 2018.

Since 2014, Mike has been non-executive chairman of ZPG plc, the operator of some of the UK’s most trusted digital property brands.

He also serves as the senior independent director of Chesnara plc. He was previously non-executive chairman of Hargreaves Lansdown plc from December 2009 to February 2018 and a non-executive director of esure plc from June 2013 to August 2015.

Mike is an experienced director with significant experience acting as chairman of rapidly growing, digitally focussed businesses.

He spent much of his career in the financial services industry, where he accumulated more than 30 years of experience and held several senior executive positions.

Mike will join the board of Just Eat as an independent non-executive director and chairman elect on March 6, 2018. His appointment will be effective from the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting on April 26, 2018.

Andrew Griffith, Interim non-executive chairman, said: “I am delighted to welcome Mike to the board of Just Eat, where his proven expertise as a FTSE 100 chairman, and experience of online marketplaces, will be immensely valuable.

“He joins at an important time for the business, as it seeks to extend its UK and international leadership in fast growing markets.

“I would also like to thank David Buttress for his contribution to Just Eat over many years, including as CEO and latterly as a Non-executive Director.”

Mike Evans added: “Just Eat is an outstanding company in an immensely exciting market, with a great brand and a strong track record of profitable growth.

“It is a privilege to chair such a dynamic business, and I look forward to using my experience to help the board and leadership team maintain strong growth and governance over the coming years.”