Andy Torrance

Non Executive Chair at Angling Direct PLC

Andy Torrance serves as the Non-Executive Chair at Eden Mobility since March 2024 and at Angling Direct PLC since October 2019. With extensive experience in retail and omni-channel operations, Andy held key positions such as Chief Operating Officer at Holland & Barrett (2016-2018) and Dunelm (2011-2015), where significant P&L responsibilities were managed while achieving successful private equity exits. Andy's career also includes strategic roles at Halfords and Do It All, contributing to successful IPOs and operational improvements. A member of the Board of Trustees for THINKTANK TRUST from 2001 to 2012, Andy holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Nottingham University Business School and further education credentials from Harvard Business School and Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. A notable pause in professional activities occurred between May 2018 and September 2019, allowing for personal development and travel.

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Coventry, United Kingdom

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Angling Direct PLC

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Angling Direct plc is a United Kingdom-based fishing tackle retailer company. The Company is principally focused on selling fishing tackle products and related products through retail stores and also online via its own Website (www.anglingdirect.co.uk). The Company's product categories include reels, terminal tackle, rods, bait and additives and bivvies and shelters. The Company fishing tackles products, including capital items, consumables, luggage and clothing. Theses all fishing tackle products sells under its own brand Advanta. The Company operates approximately 15 retail stores. The Company has developed angling superstores.


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