Coats
Hongyan Echo Lu
Independent Non-Executive Director
| Position | Independent Non-Executive Director |
| Nationality | British / Chinese |
| Tenure | Appointed 1 December 2017 |
| Committees | Member of Nomination Committee Member of Remuneration Committee |
Key skills and experience
- Global business experience gained in different sectors in Europe, Asia and the US
- Strong background in general management and track record of delivering positive change
External appointments
Chief Executive Officer of Haulfryn Group Ltd, a UK leisure business, and a member of the Advisory Board for Women in Hospitality, Travel and Leisure. Previously Managing Director, International of Holland & Barrett International, Managing Director of Homebase Ltd as part of Home Retail Group plc. Echo spent ten years at Tesco plc in a variety of senior leadership roles. Echo was a Non-Executive Director of Dobbies Garden Centres.
Qualifications
Echo has a Bachelor of Arts in International Economy and Finance from Fudan University, Shanghai and a Master of Science in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from West Virginia University.