Biography

Keith Graeme Edelman is an independent director. He is the Chairman of Headlam Group Plc, a floor coverings distributor, Chairman of Revolution Bars Group Plc, an operator of premium bars and pubs, and JQB, an online retailer of gold and gold coins. He has been a public company director of FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and other small cap quoted companies for over 30 years. He has worked in a broad range of consumer industries including hotels at Ladbroke Group where he spearheaded the acquisition of Hilton International for $1.9 billion, media at Carlton Communications Plc and retail at Storehouse Plc. In addition, he has extensive property experience gained at Ladbroke Group, managing extensive retail property portfolios and latterly at Arsenal. His last executive role was at Arsenal Football Club where, as Managing Director, he was responsible for the development of the Emirates Stadium and the redevelopment of the old Highbury Stadium into 725 residential unit. The whole project was delivered on time and within budget. Since then, Mr. Edelman has held non-executive positions at a number of companies and was involved in of the Superdry Plc and Revolution Bars Group Plc IPOs.