Google MD joins GAME Group

Dennis Woodside, managing director of Google for the UK, Ireland and Benelux, has joined High Street chain GAME.

Woodside becomes a non executive director with immediate effect.

"We are delighted to welcome Dennis Woodside to our Board as a non executive director," commented Peter Lewis, Chairman of The GAME Group.

"As managing director of Google in the UK, Ireland and Benelux he has a wealth of experience of the internet and a deep involvement in online retailing."

Woodside added: "GAME Group has expanded its store portfolio and consumer reach dramatically over the last few years and I look forward to helping the Group achieve its ambition of further developing its online business."