Tesco Mobile announces Tom Denyard as new CEO
Tesco Mobile has announced the appointment of Tom Denyard as CEO. Tom will join the Tesco Mobile team from 5 November 2019.
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Retail people covers new hires, industry moves and features focussing on retail industry leaders & innovators
Toshiba appoints Steve Fox to lead global customer service programmes
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions today appoints company executive Steve Fox to lead its worldwide services organisation.
Phase Eight marketing director joins Cornish kids clothing brand, Frugi
Award winning, organic and ethical clothing brand, Frugi, welcomes new director of e-commerce & marketing, James Williams, to its rapidly expanding team in Helston, Cornwall.
New board level hire for The Entertainer as business targets future growth
The Entertainer, the fastest-growing, family-owned high street toy retailer in the UK, has appointed Julie Price as its chief transformation officer.
Former Diageo CEO Paul Walsh joins super-premium gin business Brockmans
Brockmans, the fast-growing super-premium gin business, has appointed former Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh to its Advisory Board, as it finalises a new five-year growth plan designed to double sales.
Wincanton appoints home-grown talent, Rachel Gilbey, as consumer director
Wincanton, the largest third-party logistics company in the UK, has appointed Rachel Gilbey as its consumer director to further drive the growth of its retail and consumer business.
MADE.com announces Nicola Thompson for new COO appointment
MADE.com, the leading European design brand, has announced the appointment of Nicola Thompson as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the company, effective as of 30 September, 2019.
Ted Baker appoints new CFO
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Osborne as chief financial officer. Osborne has more than 20 years’ brand and retail sector experience and will join the Company and Board at a date
pladis appoints David Murray as managing director for UK & Ireland
pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies announced today that David Murray has been appointed as managing director for the UK & Ireland. David will report to chief executive officer, Salman Amin, effective 1 October. His accountabilities will include
Developer Argent appoints lead retail for King’s Cross
London-based developer Argent, known for its expertise in urban regeneration, has appointed a Retail Lead for its flagship project, King’s Cross. James Rayner, formerly leasing executive at Capital & Regional, will bring 20 years’ experience in managing and advising on
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield appoints Scott Parsons as regional managing director, UK and Italy
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Parsons as regional managing director, UK and Italy.
Scott Brothers expands with acquisition of H&L Russel and new appointment
UK homeware supplier Scott Brothers has added more than 400 products to its catalogue with the acquisition of housewares product company H&L Russel.
Card Factory announces new chief commercial officer
Card Factory, the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings and gifts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dury as chief commercial officer, with effect from 26 August 2019.
Menkind appoints first MD after 18 years of trading
Menkind, a leading UK gift and gadget retailer, has announced it is appointing its first managing director since the company’s formation in 2001. Simon Calvert will be assuming the position on the 6th of August, leading the consumer retail side
Capital & Regional appoints former Debenhams director of group property as commercial director
Capital & Regional, the UK’s leading owner manager of community shopping centres, announces the permanent appointment of Robert Hadfield as the company’s commercial director.
iForce CEO Sébastien Desreumaux joins the WSTA Board
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed two new faces to its board as it concentrates increasingly on supporting imports and exports of wines and spirits as Britain edges closer to the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
VIA Outlets appoints Otto Ambagtsheer as CEO and delivers strong H1 2019 performance
VIA Outlets, Europe's fastest growing owner-operator of premium outlet shopping destinations, which grew its portfolio to 11 centres in its first 3 years, has appointed Otto Ambagtsheer as chief executive Officer. Otto previously held the role of chief operating officer,
Steve Fox joins MFG as managing director, retail
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Fox as its new managing director, retail.
Popsa appoints leading data scientist to enhance creativity
Popsa, the UK tech retailer start-up that helps you record your life stories by instantly creating professional photo album designs, has appointed Dr Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe as its lead data scientist.
UCC Coffee appoints former PepsiCo exec, Carlos Lopes, as global account director
UCC Coffee UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Carlos Lopes to the position of global account director. In the newly created commercial role, Carlos will head up our business unit to support global customers.
Space NK announces promotion of Andy Lightfoot to CEO
Space NK, the specialist multi-brand beauty retailer, is delighted to announce the promotion of Andy Lightfoot to CEO. Lightfoot joined Space NK in October 2016 as group digital director, where he quickly focused his team on delivering a robust trading
Danone and Migros CEOs elected new co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum Board
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global body pursuing purpose and positive change across the consumer goods industry, announced today that it has elected two new Co-Chairs for its Board of Directors: Emmanuel Faber, Chairman and CEO of Danone will
Convenience chain McColl’s appoints chief commercial officer
Convenience retailer McColl's is pleased to announce it has appointed Richard Crampton to the newly created position of chief commercial officer following an extensive search process, and he will join the company in autumn 2019.
New managing director for FrieslandCampina UK
Current grocery & marketing director, Will Jones, is taking the helm of the UK division of dairy giant, FrieslandCampina, succeeding Gavin Blair who has led the company for the past three years.
ArrowXL appoints strategic account director
ArrowXL, the UK’s leading two-person home delivery expert, has made a senior appointment to help support the next stage of its growth and development. Lynne Dixon joins the team as strategic account director, based at the company’s headquarters in Wigan.
