Greggs has appointed former Selfridges HR director Lynne Weedall as a non-executive director.

Due to take up her position on 17 May 2022, she will join the retailer’s board immediately after the close of its AGM that day.

In addition to working with Selfridges, Weedall has also previously held senior HR roles at Dixons Carphone, Tesco, Whitbread and BUPA.

She is currently also a non-executive director of Dr Martens and Stagecoach, and on 3 May is due to join the board of Softcat. At Greggs, she will be appointed as chair of the remuneration committee when Helena Ganczakowski steps down from the board in 2023.