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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Jul- 2023 -28 July
Superdry appoints new chief operating officer
Superdry has announced the appointment of Shaun Packe as the retailer’s new chief operating officer. His appointment follows the departure of Silvana Bonello from the role, as part of the company’s turnaround strategy to secure fresh funding. Bonello, who joined Superdry in March 2021, was responsible for strategic planning, deployment,…
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27 July
Hotter Shoes CEO and CFO exit following administration
Hotter Shoes chief executive, Ian Watson, and chief financial officer, Gavin Manson, have stepped down following the recent pre-pack administration, Drapers has reported. This announcement follows last week’s news that Hotter Shoes was acquired by lifestyle brand WoolOvers out of administration for £6.7m. Watson has been in charge of the…
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26 July
Dyaco UK Ltd appoints SVP of Europe
Dyaco UK, a supplier and manufacturer of commercial gym equipment in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Jon Johnston as its new senior vice president of Europe. The news marks a transition from Johnston’s nine-month consultation role as UK managing director, which will enable him to further…
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19 July
Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri to step down
Marco Bizzarri, president and CEO of Gucci since 2015 and a member of Kering’s executive committee since 2012, is set to stand down from his position, effective 23 September 2023. It comes as Kering, which owns the Gucci brand, announced a series of appointments aimed at strengthening the organisation. Jean-François…
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18 July
Authentic Brands Group appoints Kevin Wills new CFO
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development, entertainment and marketing platform, has announced the appointment of Kevin Wills as chief financial officer. Wills has nearly two decades of experience in financial leadership across the fashion, retail and consulting sectors. He most recently served as chief financial officer and member of…
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12 July
Travis Perkins names Duncan Cooper as new CFO
Travis Perkins plc has announced they will be appointing Duncan Cooper as its new CFO. Cooper will be succeeding Alan Williams who advised the company’s board that he will be retiring as chief financial officer and stepping down from the board in 2024, after seven years in the role. The…
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3 July
Salvatore Ferragamo CFO to depart
Luxury Italian retailer Salvatore Ferragamo has revealed that its CFO Alessandro Corsi is to step down from his role effective 30 September 2023. The company has announced that Corsi made the decision in order to “take on a new professional challenge”. Corsi joined Salvatore Ferragamo as head of business development…
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Jun- 2023 -30 June
Seasalt appoints CIO and strategic partnerships director
Seasalt Cornwall has announced the appointments of Mel Wilcox in the newly-created role of chief information officer and Duncan Tennent as the lifestyle brand’s director of strategic partnerships. In her new roles, Wilcox will report directly to chief executive Paul Hayes, while also leading the UK and international third-partyB2B B2C…
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26 June
Frasers Group appoints Mike Ashley as consultant
Frasers Group has appointed founder Mike Ashley as a consultant to the group, as the retailer intends to acquire other companies amid an acquisition spree, The Sunday Times has reported. Frasers currently operates its own shopping centres in Luton and Dundee, with an aim to acquire more outlet centres in…
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21 June
Pentland Brands appoints chief financial officer
Pentland Brands, the owner of Speedo, Ellesse and Berghaus, has announced the appointment of Graham Burridge as the group’s new chief financial officer. He joins London-based advertising, marketing and public relations firm WPP, where he held the role of chief operating officer and chief financial officer from February 2022. Previously,…
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