All Appointments articles – Page 15
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OpinionMove of the Week: John Lewis fills gaps at the top to face post-Covid balancing act
I’ve noted before how the leadership teams that took retailers into the pandemic will not be the same as those that lead their recovery. This is especially true of retailers most disrupted by Covid-19 – specifically those whose heritage is in stores and who sell discretionary items likes homewares and fashion.
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NewsBensons for Beds appoints new chair
Bensons for Beds has appointed Ian Shepherd as the new chair of the business.
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NewsJohn Lewis makes key hires to drive transformation programme
Department store group John Lewis has made three appointments to its top team who will play crucial roles in its turnaround strategy.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Marks & Spencer takes big leap forward in its leadership team
The promotions of Stuart Machin and Katie Bickerstaffe announced this week mark a significant step in the evolution of the M&S leadership team.
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NewsSainsbury’s hires ex-John Lewis boss Paula Nickolds to run GM and clothing
Sainsbury’s has appointed former John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds to head up its clothing and general merchandise business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reshapes its food division’s top team
Marks & Spencer has made changes to its food leadership team through a raft of promotions and moves.
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NewsSuperdry names ex-Nike and Helly Hansen exec as new chair
Superdry has appointed former Nike and Helly Hansen executive Peter Sjölander as its new chair to replace the outgoing Peter Williams.
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NewsMars food chief joins Marks & Spencer board
Marks & Spencer has appointed Mars Food global president Fiona Dawson to its board, bringing “cutting-edge” consumer and brand experience.
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NewsDixons Carphone poaches John Lewis exec to lead sustainability drive
Dixons Carphone has appointed John Lewis executive Moira Thomas as the new group director of sustainability and ESG.
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NewsB&M poaches The Range digital boss as it ponders online launch
B&M has poached The Range’s chief digital and omnichannel officer Jens Sorensen as it gears up for a push into ecommerce.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Waitrose veteran upgrades to Fortnum & Mason CCO role
Where does a passionate foodie go after ending a 17-year career at upmarket grocer Waitrose? The answer in the case of Rupert Thomas is an even more upmarket grocer in the form of Fortnum & Mason.
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NewsM&S names new retail ops director to drive transformation programme
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new retail operations director as it pushes forward with its transformation strategy.
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OpinionMove of the Week: BP's Clements aims for market-leading convenience
The recruitment of Tracey Clements is a statement by BP that it finally intends to take its convenience business seriously.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Key fashion players bring relevance and style to M&S
The appointments of Fiona Lambert and Anna Braithwaite provide some welcome cheer for M&S’ clothing business.
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NewsZalando poaches Boots beauty boss as it ramps up growth plans
Zalando has appointed Boots vice president of beauty and gifting Joanna Rogers to lead its expanding beauty offer.
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NewsM&S makes two key hires to bolster fashion business
Marks & Spencer has made two significant appointments at its clothing and home division – including a former George at Asda director – as it aims to be more relevant to fashion shoppers.
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NewsAmazon boss Jeff Bezos steps down as quarterly sales pass $125bn
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will resign as chief executive later this year and step into the role of executive chair.
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OpinionMove of the Week: WBA’s Brewer hire marks a big step in the right direction
It’s hard to overstate the significance of Rosalind Brewer succeeding Stefano Pessina as the new chief executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
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NewsWalgreens poaches Starbucks’ Rosalind Brewer to succeed Pessina as CEO
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Starbucks chief operating officer Rosalind Brewer to succeed Stefano Pessina as the group’s chief executive.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Finance boss Marsh rejoins Dixons in a very different era
When you’re in the middle of a major transformation programme, it pays to recruit leaders with experience of significant organisational change.