Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, chairman of Baugur UK, has joined the board of Iceland food stores in the UK as chairman.

“Iceland is a robust company and has great potential for further success,” Jóhannesson said. “I look forward to take on this assignment and participate in further development.”

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Jóhannesson sits on the board of Mosaic Fashions in the UK, which is the parent company of seven design-led womenswear brands: Oasis, Warehouse, Principles, Karen Millen, Coast and Odille.

As a result of the appointment, Jón Ásgeir has resigned as chairman of Danish department stores Magasin Du Nord and Illum.

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