DSGi - parent company of Currys.digital, Currys, PC World and Dixons – has announced that John Allan will take over as the group's chairman in September.

Current chairman Sir John Collins said last summer that he intended to retire at this year's group AGM on September 2.

Mr Allan, pictured, is due to retire from his present role as chief financial officer of Deutsche Post World Net in June. He had previously been chief executive of Exel before it was taken over by Deutsche Post in 2005.

Before taking up his role as DSGi chairman, it is expected that Mr Allan will join the board as a non-executive director to ensure a smooth hand-over period.