Tributes to retail company chairman who passed away at the weekend.

By Rich Wilcock

6th Feb 2023 | Retail

Bill Murray
Bill Murray

Wilmslow based fashion retailer have announced the death of their non-executive chairman Bill Murray, who died over the weekend.

Mr Murray had been non-executive chairman of the brand since 2016 and had also worked at Haymarket Media for 22 years prior to his Sosandar appointment.

A statement to the London Stock Exchange said "It is with regret that Sosandar announces that Bill Murray, non-executive chairman of the company, has passed away.

"His fellow board members and all his other colleagues are deeply saddened by his passing.

"The company will provide a further update in due course."

In a joint statement, co-CEOs Ali Hall and Julie Lavington said: "It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Bill over the weekend.

"He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working with him. Bill has left a lasting legacy to the business and his dedication and commitment to the success and growth of Sosandar will be deeply missed.

"Our thoughts and condolences to Bill's family and loved ones during this terribly difficult and sad time."

Mr Murray had worked with Sosandar since 2014 with the company reporting a 72% increase in revenue in November 2022. The company employ 50 people at their headquarters in Wilmslow.

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