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- 2025 -31 July
Asos names new chair as Jørgen Lindemann steps down
Asos has announced the appointment of independent director Natasja Laheij as chair, with effect from its full-year 2025 results, as Jørgen Lindemann prepares to step down from the role. Laheij, who joined the board in April 2023, is currently senior independent director and chair of the audit committee. She has…
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30 July
Gap Inc. names Maggie Gauger as Athleta president and CEO
Gap has appointed Maggie Gauger as global brand president and chief executive of its Athleta brand, effective 1 August, as Chris Blakeslee steps down from the role. Gauger joins from Nike, where she held senior leadership positions for over two decades. Most recently, she headed Nike’s North America women’s business,…
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30 July
British Garden Centres names Amy Stubbs as managing director
British Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Amy Stubbs as managing director alongside her father, Charles Stubbs and uncle, Robert. Amy, who has grown up actively involved in the UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, will work with the senior leadership team to develop the long term vision, strengthen…
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29 July
Greggs appoints new non-executive director and audit committee chair
The board of Greggs has appointed Robert Moorhead as an independent non-executive director, effective from 1 October 2025. Moorhead will become chair of the audit committee and join the nominations and remuneration committees. His appointment follows the planned retirement of non-executive director Kate Ferry, who will step down from the…
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22 July
Naked Wines appoints Jack Pailing as non-exec chair
Naked Wines has announced the appointment of Jack Pailing as non-executive chair of its board, with immediate effect. Pailing, who has served as the group’s senior independent director since 31 March 2025, has been appointed following the conclusion of a “comprehensive and competitive” recruitment process, led by an external executive…
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21 July
TFG London appoints new chief brand officer
TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff fashion brands, has appointed Julia Monro as chief brand officer, with immediate effect. Reporting to the CEO, Monro will work closely with brand and cross-functional teams to define and implement marketing strategies that give TFG London’s house of brands…
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16 July
TFG London appoints new chief product officer
TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff, has announced the appointment of Sally Ambrose as its new chief product officer with immediate effect. Ambrose, who was previously product director at Hobbs for six years, will report to chief executive Justin Hampshire. She will oversee product…
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15 July
Mango appoints Helena Helmersson as a new independent board member
Fashion brand Mango has appointed Helena Helmersson as an independent member of its board of directors, strengthening its corporate governance and aligning with international best practice. The appointment was agreed by the board last week and forms part of Mango’s strategy to reinforce a more structured, expert-led management model. Helmersson,…
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2 July
The Very Group bolsters Hello Studio senior leadership team
HelloStudio, the in-house creative agency of online retailer the Very Group, has appointed Beth Lowry as head of creative direction. Lowry brings more than 20 years of experience to the Liverpool-based agency, having worked in the UK and United States. For the past six years, she has held a senior…
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1 July
Walpole names Fortnum and Mason CEO as new chair
Walpole has announced the appointment of Tom Athron, chief executive of Fortnum and Mason, as the new chair of the UK luxury sector’s trade body. Starting today (1 July), he succeeds Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, who steps down after a nine-year term as chair. Ward has now become…
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