WH Smith's Chairman resigns as profits rise

WH Smith on Thursday reported a five per cent rise in half-year pre-tax profit driven by strong performance of its travel division.

WH Smith on Thursday reported a five per cent rise in half-year pre-tax profit driven by strong performance of its travel division.

At the same time the books and stationary retailer announced the retirement of Chairman Walker Boyd. He will step down on August 31st and be succeeded by Henry Staunton who is the Senior Independent Director. Drummond Hall will take over from Staunton.

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