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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Oct- 2024 -8 October
Matalan CEO steps down
Matalan, the omnichannel retailer for families, has announced that Jo Whitfield, chief executive officer, has decided to step down from the business to pursue a portfolio career. Under her leadership, the brand has made “significant” progress, rebuilding the top team and re-establishing its value credentials. Karl-Heinz Holland, chair of the…
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4 October
M&S Clothing & Home MD joins Refined Networks as NED
M&S Clothing and Home managing director Richard Price has been appointed as a non-executive director at Refined Networks, the global platform for cross-border digital commerce. The non-executive appointment comes at a time of rapid expansion for Refined Networks. Since 2021, the company has partnered with over 40 international fashion brands…
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Sep- 2024 -23 September
Seasalt Cornwall appoints new CFO
Seasalt Cornwall has announced the appointment of Louise Couch to the role of chief financial officer, reporting directly to CEO Paul Hayes. Couch, who has gained industry experience from previously working for fast-paced consumer and tech businesses, will also join the executive board and will contribute to the clothing brand’s…
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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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