Jessops appoints new chairman

Adams, 52, was Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director of House of Fraser PLC and a non-executive director of Ottakars plc prior to its acquisition by HMV plc. Before joining

House of Fraser in 1997, he was Group Finance Director of Asprey plc and before that Finance Director of Texas Homecare. He also spent six years in divisional finance roles within The Burton Group plc, as the Finance Director of Dorothy Perkins and of Top Shop.David Adams said 'I have always had a high regard for Jessops. Although the business has faced

very tough market conditions recently, I look forward to working with Chris and

the team as we develop and implement our strategy for the future.'