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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Aug- 2022 -15 August
Joules names former John Lewis director as CEO
Joules has announced the appointment of Jonathon Brown as the group’s new CEO following a thorough selection process, joining as CEO designate on 7 September and becoming CEO on 30 September. Most recently, Brown was CEO of Compare the Market, part of BGL Group, where he led the business through…
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12 August
Primark appoints new chief customer officer
Primark has announced the appointment of Michelle McEttrick to the brand’s newly-created position of chief customer officer. McEttrick will reportedly take on the role as of 19 September with the remit to further develop the brand and customer strategy. The appointment comes as the business continues its expansion across new…
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5 August
Tapestry COO to step down
Tapestry, a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced the retirement of Tom Glaser, the company’s chief operations officer (COO). He will remain with the company until 1 October, and Scott Roe, who has been chief financial officer (CFO) since June 2021, will take…
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2 August
Former Asda exec named CEO of Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has announced the appointment of Derek Lawlor as its new CEO, who succeeds current CEO, Aziz Tayub, with immediate effect. Following the appointment, Tayub will assume the role of chairman at the group. Lawlor brings with him a “wealth” of experience, having started his retail career with Tesco over…
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2 August
Greggs names new chair as revenues rise
Greggs has announced the appointment of Matthew Davies as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Davies joins the board with immediate effect, and will be appointed as chair on 1 November 2022, when the current chair, Ian Durant, steps down. He is widely experienced in retail, and during his…
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2 August
JD Sports names Régis Schultz as new CEO
JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Régis Schultz as the company’s new CEO, effective September 2022 when interim CEO Kath Smith will undertake a full handover of duties, and Smith will then resume her former role as senior independent director on the board. Schultz has a wealth of retail experience…
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Jul- 2022 -29 July
Ted Baker’s non-executive director steps down
Ted Baker has announced the departure of Andrew Jennings as director of the company. Jennings didn’t seek re-election to the board at the annual general meeting on 28 July 2022. He was former CEO of both House of Fraser and German retail group Karstadt. He has also previously worked as…
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27 July
JD Sports eyes former B&Q executive as CEO
The Lancashire-based sportswear retailer, JD Sports, is reportedly close to finalising the appointment of Regis Schults as the company’s new chief executive officer, according to Sky News. Schults is the former executive at the DIY retailer B&Q, having held “several” senior jobs at B&Q. His credentials also include running Monoprix,…
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26 July
Matalan founder returns as chairman
Matalan has announced that its founder, John Hargreaves, will return to the company as chairman, effective immediately. In this role, Hargreaves replaces Steve Johnson, the Matalan’s executive chair, who is stepping down from the board. Johnson first joined the business as non-executive chair, and he agreed to step into an…
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26 July
The Very Group poaches Metro Bank CMO
The Very Group has appointed Jessica Myers as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), who assumes the role on 3 October 2022. Myers joins Very from Metro Bank, where she built and led the company’s first ever brand and marketing function and was a member of the executive committee. Having…
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