People Moves
People Moves tracks leadership changes, senior appointments, and executive reshuffles across the UK retail industry. This section reports on new hires, promotions, and departures within major retail groups, suppliers, and service providers. Retail Sector’s People Moves coverage offers insight into how talent strategy and leadership dynamics influence company direction, governance, and performance — providing retail professionals with an up-to-date view of the industry’s key decision-makers.
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Feb- 2025 -17 February
Capri Holdings appoints new chief brand and product officer
Global fashion luxury group Capri Holdings has announced the promotion of Philippa Newman to chief brand and product officer, effective immediately. In this expanded role, Newman will oversee all product and marketing functions. She will continue reporting directly to John D. Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings and Michael…
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17 February
M&S bolsters global team with new senior appointments
Marks and Spencer has bolstered its international business with three senior appointments to its global leadership team.Manish Kapoor joins from Pepe Jeans as the new managing director for M&S India, while Victoria Jones joins as the International commercial director, having moved from Clarks. Finally, Richard Davies has been promoted to…
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14 February
Space NK founder joins Philip Kingsley as non-exec director
Global hair care brand Philip Kingsley has announced the appointment of Space NK founder, Nicky Kinnaird MBE, to the board as non-executive director effective immediately. Kinnaird, who opened her first beauty retail store in 1993, is a well known entrepreneur who has grown Space NK to over 80 locations across…
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12 February
Dr. Martens names former John Hardy CEO as one of two new NEDs
Dr. Martens has announced the appointments of Robert Hanson and Benoit Vauchy as non-executive directors of the company with effect from 26 March 2025. Hanson is an experienced executive with a track record of delivering growth at consumer brands. He was CEO of John Hardy and American Eagle Outfitters and…
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12 February
JD Group appoints new CEO to Outdoor business
JD Group has appointed Dominic Jordan as the new CEO of JD Outdoor as Lee Bagnall steps down from the role. Jordan joins the group from Hobbycraft, where he held the role of CEO from 2017 to 2024. Prior to that, he was retail and property director from 2012 to…
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11 February
River Island chair to step down as Ben Lewis rejoins as CEO
The chair of River Island, Richard Bradbury, is stepping down from his role with immediate effect due to personal reasons, whilst Ben Lewis is set to rejoin the group as CEO. Bradbury rejoined the group in December 2022 as executive chair, having previously left the business in 2010. Lewis, whose uncle…
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11 February
Amazon to offer 1,000 new UK apprenticeships
Amazon has announced that it is to offer more than 1,000 new apprenticeships in the UK in 2025. The Amazon apprenticeship programme will offer a wide range of opportunities across the country in Amazon businesses including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Prime Video, and Amazon Devices and Services. Recruitment is now…
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7 February
John Lewis appoints Net-A-Porter MD as CCO
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh as chief commercial officer to run the retailer’s commercial function. Kavanagh joins John Lewis from Yoox Net-A-Porter Group where she most recently served as managing director of both Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. Before her MD positions, Kavanagh previously held senior buying…
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7 February
John Lewis commercial director departs after three years
John Lewis commercial director Kathleen Mitchell has left the business after joining the group three years ago. Before joining the retailer, Mitchell was managing and brand director at Accessorize for three years. She also held various senior roles at Stella & Dot and L’Oréal. In an announcement on LinkedIn, she…
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7 February
M&S recruits John Lyttle as clothing MD amid leadership reshuffle
M&S has announced that John Lyttle, the former CEO of Boohoo, will be joining as managing director of clothing, home and beauty on 3 March. The news comes as the retailer’s current MD of clothing, home and beauty, Richard Price, who has held the role since 2020, will be leaving…
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