Articles in category: People

Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators

Customer experience veteran, Lorraine O’Neil, finds her PerfectHome

Lorraine O’Neil has been appointed head of customer experience at online household goods retailer PerfectHome, joining the business in May.

Hunter announces senior management update and strategy review

Hunter Boot, the iconic global footwear and outdoor lifestyle brand, today announced that, by mutual agreement, Vincent Wauters will be standing down from his role as CEO on 31 July 2020, to pursue new opportunities. Paolo Porta will assume his

Simon Hay, former dunnhumby CEO, joins loyalty specialist tcc global

International retail marketing company tcc global has announced Simon Hay as its new CEO. He joins at a pivotal moment in the company’s 30-year history, as it strengthens its global position and capability in the retail loyalty market.

Wyke Farms appoints finance director as new chairman

Wyke Farms, the UK's largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has announced that Paul Hardwick will be taking on the official role of chairman, Wyke Farms.

PayPoint announces appointment of Nick Wiles as chief executive

Further to the announcement made on 19 March 2020 regarding the temporary suspension of the CEO search process, PayPoint has announced the appointment of Nick Wiles as chief executive.

Purearth appoints Paul Gurnell as general manager

Organic water kefir and functional drinks brand Purearth has appointed Paul Gurnell as general manager with immediate effect.

McColl’s CFO steps down to take up new role at Holland & Barrett

McColl's Retail Group announces that Robbie Bell has informed the Board of his decision to step down as chief financial officer and from the Board to take up the equivalent role at Holland & Barrett Retail Ltd.

John Lewis Partnership announces changes to executive team

The John Lewis Partnership has appointed James Bailey as its new executive director, Waitrose. He joins from Sainsbury’s where he was buying director for Grocery and will start in the Partnership today.

Covid-19 causes spike in ‘hybrid industries’ – Edtech, Healthtech, Agritech, Commstech, finds global recruiter

Job roles within tech increased by 40% in the first third of the year thanks to a surge in-demand within the ‘hybrid-tech sector’ – namely fintech, edtech, healthtech, and agritech – according to global recruiter Robert Walters.

Ex-Best Buy heavyweight joins retail agency Outform as VP for strategy and design

Global retail and innovation agency Outform is boosting its senior leadership team with the appointment of ex-Best Buy heavyweight Chris Brandewie, as vice president of strategy and design.

The Consumer Goods Forum announces managing director succession: Peter Freedman to be succeeded by Wai-Chan Chan

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) announces that Peter Freedman will step down as managing director (MD) after leading the organisation for more than six years. His successor will be Dr Wai-Chan Chan, currently senior partner and co-leader of the retail

Ed Cooke joins Toolbox Group to lead global expansion plans

Toolbox Group founder and CEO Michelle Buxton has announced Ed Cooke, former Revo CEO, as its new global growth director.

IT consultancy Retail247 appoints Alan Morris as non-executive director

Retail247, a forward-thinking retail focused IT consultancy, extends a warm welcome to Alan Morris who will be joining the team in his role as non-executive director, from April.

Aldi Ireland appoints Niall O’Connor as group managing director

Aldi Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Niall O’Connor to the position of group managing director (GMD) for Aldi Ireland.

VF Corporation appoints Markus Hamm as vice president and general manager, Kipling EMEA

pling EMEA, effective 1 April 2020. He will be based in Antwerp, Belgium where the brands’ marketing and sales operations are based and will report to Vera Breuer, global president Kipling.

No.3 Gin’s new brand ambassador launches ‘Industry Stars in Home Bars’

The team at No.3 London Dry Gin is delighted to introduce a new brand ambassador, Ross Bryant. Bryant opened Edinburgh Bar, Bryant & Mack, in 2016. More recently, he has participated in the 2017 No.3 Gin Cocktail Competition final and

Alium Partners appoints Olivier Marret as a partner in London

Alium Partners, a leading provider of transition management talent to organisations, has appointed Olivier Marret as a partner in its London office. Alium provides clients with senior interim executives and teams, to lead on transformational projects to increase efficiency and

The Marketors announce Lesley Wilson as new Master

The Worshipful Company of Marketors, also known as the Marketors’ Company, has elected Lesley Wilson as the new Master for 2020. The Livery Company’s membership is drawn from senior marketing practitioners and marketing services experts, together with recognised marketing academics.

Foodhub targets rival’s market share with two senior appointments

Food delivery platform Foodhub has launched plans to rival Just Eat with the appointment of two new senior management roles.

Double Dutch appoints new head of on-trade sales

Double Dutch, UK award-winning premium tonic and mixer brand, has appointed Victoria Tripp as head of on-trade sales.

Chargebacks911 announces appointment of payments & fraud expert Keith Clay Fox to new chief product officer

Chargebacks911, the award-winning FinTech company that has successfully protected over 10 billion online transactions and has helped its clients recover $1+ billion in disputed revenue, announced today the appointment of Keith Clay “KC” Fox as its new chief product officer.

Closet London appoints new sales and marketing director

Antonio Marsocci has joined Closet London as sales and marketing director. Marsocci brings a wealth of brand experience to the business from Matches, Habitat and Lotus and is vastly experienced in today’s omni-channel retail solutions for continuous customer experience.