Upholstered furniture retailer DFS has announced the appointment of Tony Buffin as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company effective from 24 February 2025. 

Tony will also be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, RSC Committee and Nomination Committees, and as the Designated Non-Executive Director, from that date.

Steve Johnson, Chair said: “I am delighted that Tony is joining the Board. His significant retail experience is directly relevant to the DFS’ strategy. I look forward to working closely with Tony as we move forward with our strategy to accelerate growth and develop our home offering.”

Tony is the Chair of Nobia AB, Europe’s leading kitchen specialist with Headquarters in Stockholm where it is listed. He is also a Non-Executive director of Applied Nutrition which recently listed on the London Stock Exchange.