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- 2025 -28 August
BRC appoints Jo Whitfield as chairman-elect
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as its next chair, succeeding Andy Higginson when his term ends on 2 October 2025. Whitfield has 25 years’ experience in retail, including senior roles at Matalan, the Co-operative Group and Asda. She is currently a non-executive and audit chair…
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28 August
Lululemon appoints first chief AI and technology officer
Lululemon has announced the appointment of Ranju Das as its first chief artificial intelligence and technology officer, effective from 2 September. Das will lead the retailer’s technology organisation and oversee the development and execution of its AI and digital strategy. He will report to chief executive Calvin McDonald and join…
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27 August
Morrisons appoints former Aldi exec as logistics director
Morrisons has appointed former Aldi UK regional logistics director, Andy Gillies, to lead its logistics operations as director, the retailer revealed on LinkedIn. Gillies brings more than 30 years of experience in retail and logistics, having most recently served as group logistics director at food manufacturer Greencore from 2022 to…
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21 August
Waitrose managing director James Bailey to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that James Bailey will step down as managing director of Waitrose at the end of September after more than five years in the role. Bailey joined in 2020 and led the supermarket through the pandemic and the cost of living crisis. Under his leadership,…
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20 August
John Lewis appoints new chief digital and omnichannel officer
John Lewis has named Dom McBrien as its new chief digital and omnichannel officer, with the appointment set to take effect on 1 October. McBrien, who will sit on the John Lewis management board, joins with more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation. He was most recently chief…
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18 August
Neom appoints new US general manager amid expansion
Neom Wellbeing is expanding its presence in the United States with the appointment of Amanda Kahn as general manager and senior vice president for the US. Kahn previously held senior roles at brands including RéVive Skincare, PÜR Beauty, Laura Geller Beauty and Eve Lom. Most recently, she was senior vice…
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13 August
M&S hires former Asda chief people officer
Marks and Spencer has appointed former Asda chief people officer Hayley Tatum to the same role, effective from October 2025. Tatum will join the retailer’s executive committee and begin a month-long induction working in stores and distribution centres. She spent more than 14 years at Asda, most recently as chief…
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12 August
AO World appoints Sophie Tomkins as non-executive director
AO World has announced that Sophie Tomkins has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 September 2025. AO World said Tomkins brings “extensive” board-level experience, currently serving as a non-executive director at Wilmington PLC, Virgin Wines UK PLC, and System1 Group PLC and…
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6 August
Sainsbury’s announces leadership changes to drive Next Level strategy
Sainsbury’s has announced significant changes to its operating board in a bid to further strengthen leadership across customer experience, technology, commercial and sustainability, and support delivery and acceleration of its ‘Next Level’ strategy. The move sees Tracey Clements appointed to the operating board as chief retail, logistics and supply chain…
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5 August
Puma appoints Andreas Hubert as chief operating officer
Puma has appointed Andreas Hubert as its new chief operating officer (COO), effective 1 September 2025. Hubert, will join Puma’s management board, which will expand to five members.As COO, Hubert will oversee global sourcing operations, including sustainability and product development, as well as IT and logistics. The new board role…
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