Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators
Naomi Kissman has been appointed social impact director at IGD, with immediate effect. In her new role, Naomi will lead IGD’s initiatives that are driving change and making a tangible difference to society, by uniting and inspiring the food and
OenoGroup has welcomed Gabriele Gorelli MW as its new brand ambassador for Italy, effective from 10 January 2022.
Alibaba Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland Palmer as Alibaba Group’s new general manager for UK, Netherlands and Nordics. He is taking over the role from David Lloyd who has recently left the company.
Timothy Smith, Chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, has been awarded a CBE for services to agriculture, food, and drink trade policy.
Leading functional drinks brand, Boost Drinks, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sales Director, Colin Falconer, to lead the business through the next stage in its journey.
Wickes, the UK home improvement business announces the appointment of Carol Campbell to the newly created role of retail director, which will oversee all of the retail operations for Wickes’ 232 stores. Campbell will report to chief operating officer, Fraser
Dreams has announced changes to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jo Martin to chief marketing officer and the promotion of Kal Singh to chief operating officer. Both appointments are with immediate effect and the pair will report
One of the UK’s fastest growing plant-based meat brands, Meatless Farm, has appointed former Upfield General Manager for Benelux and France, Dior Decupper, as its new global chief executive.
Fortnum & Mason is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Robertson in the newly created role of chief operating and innovation officer. Robertson is to join the luxury British brand in February 2022, and will be responsible for supply
NEOM, the fast-growing wellbeing brand whose innovative products help customers sleep better, stress less, boost mood, and improve energy, is delighted to announce the appointment of Isabel Malbois to the role of global commercial director.
Lidl GB is today announcing that current CEO Christian Härtnagel will be moving to the role of CEO at Lidl Germany, the largest of the Lidl businesses, with current deputy CEO Ryan McDonnell promoted to Lidl GB CEO. Härtnagel will
Currys, the UK’s largest omnichannel technology retailer has announced the appointment of Gillian Geraghty as its their omnichannel and e-commerce director. Geraghty joins Currys from George at ASDA, where she worked for more than 20 years. She reports into executive
Pizza Hut has announced the following changes to its senior leadership team in the UK and Europe:
Spryker Systems, the fastest-growing enterprise digital commerce platform for B2B, Enterprise Marketplaces and Unified Commerce, has appointed Elena Leonova as its new, global VP of product. Considered “an unequalled female leader in e-commerce technology,” Elena brings to the role more
Productsup, the company empowering commerce, today announced the appointment of Brad Copeland as vice president of sales, North America, and the promotion of Christian Reichert to chief sales officer. They will be responsible for leading Productsup’s sales team and overseeing
In The Style, the fast-growing e-commerce womenswear fashion brand with an innovative influencer collaboration model, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Perkins as Group CEO, with effect from 17 January.
Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, announces three senior appointments, strengthening its team as it continues to develop its platform for growth.
Shopware AG, a leading provider of e-commerce solutions, today announces that it has promoted Josua Seiler to chief product officer and Ralf Marpert to chief financial officer.
Kindred, the next-generation app monetisation network, today announced it has appointed Chi Evi-Parker and Julie Doleman as non-executive directors, and Caroline McIntosh as VP Marketing.
Spryker Systems, the e-commerce leader enabling enterprises to become digital pioneers across B2B and online marketplaces, has confirmed Guido Jansen is coming on board as its global business and technology evangelist to build out a new global Spryker connected community
Danone UK & Ireland today announces the appointment of James Mayer as the president of its newly implemented business structure. By bringing together four category businesses – Specialised Nutrition, Plant-Based, Dairy and Waters – into one unified company with one
Co-founder of Young Foodies Theadora Alexander and the founder and managing director of Distinctive, Avi Moor, join the supervisory board of GS1 UK, the independent, not for profit, membership organisation that supports a community of over 56,000 businesses. The appointments
Bensons for Beds has made another key appointment to its leadership team, with the appointment of Mandy Winser as chief operating officer (COO).
RedCloud, the global commerce platform for all, has appointed Stan Mlatac as its new CFO. Mlatac will be responsible for leading the finance team and supporting the growth of the company with the executive team.
Family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a nine-strong board of directors.
