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.
-
Apr- 2025 -30 April
B&M’s chief financial officer appointed interim CEO
B&M has announced the appointment of chief financial officer Mike Schmidt to the role of interim chief executive, effective immediately. The news comes as former chief executive Alex Russo, who joined the discounter in 2020, officially retired today (30 April) after three years in the role. In a very short…
Read More » -
28 April
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa steps down as EG Group CEO
EG Group has announced that co-founder Mohsin Issa will step down as chief executive, with current group chief financial officer, Russell Colaco, taking over the role. Issa will, however, retain a “substantial” minority shareholding and remain on EG’s board as a non-executive director of the business. Colaco, who joined the…
Read More » -
25 April
John Lewis Partnership appoints new CFO
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Andy Mounsey has been appointed as chief financial officer. Mounsey will take up the permanent role with immediate effect, having held the CFO position on an interim basis since the autumn. Mounsey, who previously held the position of the Partnership’s Group Finance and…
Read More » -
9 April
Victoria’s Secret appoints Savage X Fenty chief designer as new SVP
Victoria’s Secret has announced the appointment of Adam Selman, chief design officer of Savage X Fenty, as its new SVP, executive creative director, effective 14 April. In his new role, Selman will report directly to the group’s chief executive officer Hillary Super. He is a visionary creative leader and designer…
Read More » -
8 April
LVMH makes leadership appointments to Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo
LVMH has announced three new leadership appointments within Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo. Ramon Ros has been appointed CEO of Fendi as of 1 July 2025 and will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH group chairman. Throughout his proven track record of success within LVMH, especially at…
Read More » -
7 April
Dreams appoints Feather & Black GM amid expansion plans
Dreams has appointed Sarah Morgan as general manager of Feather and Black, Dreams’ luxury brand offering. Dreams acquired Feather and Black in July 2020, as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its premium offering. Since then, it said the brand has played an important part in Dreams’ diversification. Moving…
Read More » -
3 April
Sainsbury’s appoints two non-exec directors to board
Sainsbury has today (3 April) announced that Katie Bickerstaffe and Steve Hare will join the board as non-executive directors following the AGM on 3 July 2025. Bickerstaffe will be a member of the corporate responsibility and sustainability committee and the nomination and governance committee and Hare will join the audit…
Read More » -
Mar- 2025 -31 March
Primark boss resigns following investigation into behaviour allegations
Primark CEO Paul Marchant has stepped down from his role with immediate effect following an allegation from a woman concerning his “behaviour towards her in a social environment”.An investigation into the allegation was initiated by ABF and carried out by external lawyers following the claim. ABF said Marchant cooperated with…
Read More » -
13 March
Fossil group appoints new CFO
Fossil Group has announced the appointment of Randy Greben as the new chief financial officer effective from 17 March. Greben will oversee Fossil Group’s global financial strategy, focusing on leading the organisation’s financial turnaround and business transformation. With more than two decades of financial leadership experience, he brings a strong…
Read More » -
7 March
Asda appoints new president of food and GM supply
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as vice president of food and GM supply from April. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Chappell, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including vice president – ecommerce and supply chain. He was previously…
Read More »
