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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Nov- 2024 -12 November
Asda appoints interim vice president of online
Asda has announced the appointment of Barney Burgess as vice president of online on an interim basis until David Devany joins the business next year. Barney brings over 25 years’ broad expertise across retail, consumer and financial services sectors, both in the UK and internationally. This includes five years running…
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8 November
Burberry names former Topshop CEO as new product boss
Burberry has announced the appointment of the former CEO of Topshop and Topman in London, Paul Price, in an expanded role as chief product merchandising and planning officer. Price is due to assume his new role on 9 December and has plans to relocate to London in January 2025. He…
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4 November
Harvey Nichols appoints new creative director
UK luxury fashion and beauty retailer Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director, with immediate effect. Phelan, one of Britain’s “most esteemed” stylists, is regarded as a “pivotal” figure in the modern British fashion scene. She began her career at…
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Oct- 2024 -29 October
Spar appoints new managing director
Spar has announced the appointment of Michael Fletcher as the new managing director. With over two decades of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles within the convenience and grocery retail sectors. Fletcher spent 22 years at Tesco plc, where he held numerous senior commercial roles…
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28 October
Mike Ashley ‘ready’ to assume CEO role at Boohoo
Mike Ashley, the founder of Frasers Group, is reportedly “all in” to take up the post of CEO at Boohoo and begin a turnaround plan, according to The Sunday Times. It comes after Frasers Group began acquiring Boohoo shares in June 2023. The group currently holds a 27% stake in…
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25 October
Bestway Retail strengthens leadership team with three new hires
Bestway Retail, independent food and drink wholesaler which operates Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced three senior appointments to its retail team as part of the group’s commitment to continue to support independent retailers. Nick Russell has rejoined the business taking up the role of head of…
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23 October
Asda bolsters leadership team with new senior hires
Asda has appointed two new senior leaders to help drive its growth ambitions in 2025. The supermarket giant has named Lauren Lepley as vice president Central Operations and Mark Henry will join in January from M&S as vice president Retail South, with responsibility for Asda’s southern store operations. Both Lepley…
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17 October
DFS chief financial officer to step down
Retailer of living room and upholstered furniture DFS has announced that chief financial officer John Fallon is set to step down from his role. Fallon has said that he will not stand for re-election at the company’s AGM on 22 November. He will remain as CFO throughout the remainder of…
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14 October
Frasers Group Sport MD to step down in November
Frasers Group has announced that Ger Wright will be stepping down from her role of managing director of sport on 30 November, which has held since 2022. During her time as MD, Wright has been credited with making a “significant” contribution to the execution of the group’s elevation strategy. As…
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11 October
Quiz CFO to step down
Quiz has announced that Gerard Sweeney has informed the board of his intention to step down from his role as chief financial officer and company secretary. Sweeney will depart after more than eight years at the omnichannel fashion brand. According to Quiz, the recruitment process to find Sweeney’s successor has…
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