Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators
Renee Semiz will assume the position of managing director, UK marketing, Phillips 66 Limited in January 2021. Renee relocates to the UK from Phillips 66’s Houston office in the USA and takes over from Mary Wolf who, following a smooth
Premium raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct, has announced the appointment of Camila Segura as New Product Development technologist (NPD technologist) at the brand’s headquarters in Surrey.
Hunter is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudia Plant as its chief marketing officer. Plant joins Hunter with immediate effect, reporting into interim CEO Paolo Porta, where she will be responsible for delivering the business’s global marketing and communication
Organix Brands, a leading purpose-driven children’s food brand, has announced the appointment of Mark Golder as managing director.
Organisers of the City Food Lecture have announced that the 2021 lecture will be given by Mel Smith, CEO of Ocado Retail, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket.
The Board of Directors of PMM, (Public-MediaMarkt), the leading omni-channel retailer in household appliances, consumer electronics and entertainment products in Greece and Cyprus, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joern Taubert as chief executive officer of the company.
The Very Group, the UK’s largest integrated online retailer and financial services provider, has hired Matt Grest as chief information officer (CIO). He will become part of the Group’s executive board and report to CEO, Henry Birch.
London-based bike subscription platform Buzzbike has appointed a Head of Engineering and lead product designer as the company recently reported a 121% spike in sales in the first week of lockdown and enters into its next phase of growth.
Naked Wines is delighted to announce the appointment of Shawn Tabak as chief financial officer. Tabak will join Naked on 7 December 2020.
Central England Co-op can today announce that its chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO) are set to take their retirement in September 2021.
Oak Furnitureland, the UK’s leading retailer of solid wood furniture, has announced the appointment of Emily Tate as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from 4 November 2020, based in the company’s headquarters in Swindon.
Seven time World Snooker Champion Stephen Hendry has been named the official Global Brand Ambassador for The Property Cigar Club.
Manchester start-up The Shirt Society, a subscription model menswear retailer, has recruited a veteran product specialist Steve Price. He joins the business as product development director, and is one of three recent hires set to expand the product development team
York-based SaaS e-commerce personalisation platform provider, PureClarity, has appointed Rachel Swann as its new commercial director.
Kellogg’s Irish business is set for change, as it appoints a new general manager. Sarah Ferguson has been promoted to head up the Irish arm after 16 years with the cereal and snacks giant.
General Mills has announced Victoria Cobos will join the company as NEC supply chain director, leading its operations across Northern Europe.
Snappy Shopper, the online app for shoppers to place orders with local convenience stores, has just appointed Pamela McLaren as its new marketing controller.
Disaronno International UK has announced the addition of two new directors to lead its sales division with the appointments of Lucy MacDonald and Marc Richardson.
European mochi brand Little Moons is expanding its management team with the appointment of Ross Farquhar to the role of marketing director.
Deliveroo, the leading food delivery company, has announced the appointment of Carlo Mocci as the chief business officer for the UK and Ireland. Mocci will have responsibility for running the UK and Ireland markets. He will report directly to the
Kantar, the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company, announces the appointment of Alexis Nasard as chief executive officer, effective 30 December 2020. Nasard joins Kantar with almost 30 years’ experience in the FMCG and retail world. Most recently Nasard
The Loyalty People has today announced the appointment of two of UK retail’s most experienced leaders, as it builds its senior team for an ambitious growth plan over the coming months.
Henkel has announced that Daniel Wilson has been appointed sales director for Laundry & Home Care UK & Ireland, reporting directly to Mark Tyers, general manager of Henkel Laundry & Home Care. The division has seen strong growth in the
The High Streets Task Force has appointed over 150 experienced professionals to work with towns in England over the next four years, supporting their transformation efforts and helping to tackle complex barriers to change.
The Very Group, the UK’s largest integrated online retailer and financial services provider, has hired Paul Hornby as digital customer experience (DCX) director. He will join in January 2021 and report to chief technology officer (CTO) Andy Burton.
