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Sep- 2024 -20 September
Nike names Elliott Hill as CEO and president as Donahoe steps down
Nike has announced that Elliott Hill is set to become its new president and CEO, effective 14 October, 2024. Hill will also become a director and a member of the Executive Committee. The news comes as the sports retail giant revealed its board and current CEO and president John Donahoe…
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20 September
BFC launches search for CEO as Caroline Rush steps down
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched a search for a new CEO, having revealed that Caroline Rush CBE will step down from the role in June 2025 after a 16-year tenure. Rush will continue to lead the organisation as the search for her successor begins as part of the…
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19 September
Stuart Rose to lead Asda as Mohsin Issa steps back
Asda has announced that Mohsin Issa is set to step down from his executive responsibilities at the supermarket to focus on his previously-announced role as sole CEO of EG Group. Chair Stuart Rose will assume his responsibilities alongside Rob Hattrell, a partner at TDR Capital and a director on the…
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16 September
JD Sports appoints Prama Bhatt as NED
JD Sports Fashion, global retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, has announced that Prama Bhatt will join its board as a non-executive director (NED), with effect from 23 September 2024. Bhatt is set to also join the Nominations Committee and the Remuneration Committee and she will also join the…
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13 September
Boots UK appoints new MD
Boots has announced that Anthony Hemmerdinger has been appointed as managing director of Boots UK and Ireland, effective from 4 November 2024. His appointment, which followed a “thorough” search process, comes as Seb James plans to step down from the MD role after six years. Hemmerdinger is currently the Retail and…
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10 September
Avalara names Kevin Sellers as CMO
Avalara, a provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, has announced Kevin Sellers has been named executive VP, chief marketing officer. Sellers brings more than 25 years of broad-based global marketing expertise to the role with Avalara adding he has a “proven track record of driving…
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9 September
Gymshark appoints new chief people officer
Gymshark has announced the appointment of Sian Keane to the role of chief people officer. Keane is the latest in a series of senior appointments at Gymshark, following Mat Dunn joining from Asos as chief financial officer, Carly Natalizia (formerly O’Brien) joining from The Very Group as chief digital officer…
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6 September
La Redoute appoints new CEO
La Redoute has announced the appointment of Fabien Versavau as chief executive officer, effective from 9 September. In his new role, he will be responsible for defining the company’s strategic roadmap and overseeing its operations, particularly supporting growth in France and internationally, strengthening the home segment, and optimising performance. Versavau…
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4 September
The Very Group appoints former Asos exec as NED
The Very Group has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton and Paul O’Donnell to the company’s board as non-executive directors. It comes as non-executive director Mark McMenemy has retired from the board, having rejoined the company in 2019 after giving up executive roles to accommodate non-executive and consulting positions. McMenemy…
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4 September
Burberry appoints new CMO and president of Americas
Burberry has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kiman as chief marketing officer and Laura Dubin-Wander as president of Americas. Kiman, who will start his new role on 9 September, will lead the brand’s global marketing team. He will join the executive committee and will report to CEO Joshua Schulman. He…
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