All Profiles articles – Page 15
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AnalysisMarc Bolland: taking the helm at Marks & Spencer
As the Morrisons chief lines up to take the helm at Marks & Spencer, Jennifer Creevy asks if he has got what it takes to realise the high street legend’s potential.
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AnalysisNick Robertson: making waves in etail
As Asos posted rocketing sales again this week, George MacDonald examines how an advertising man with no retail background has managed to set the bar so high in etail.
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AnalysisJudith McKenna could one day have the top job at Asda
In the week McKenna presented Asda’s third-quarter results, Jennifer Creevy says the sharp but likeable woman who runs Asda’s finances could one day be in the frame for the top job.
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AnalysisNeil Gillis
Nothing fires Blacks’ quietly determined chief like a turnaround challenge. And, despite the losses announced last week, he insists the challenge won’t beat him.
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AnalysisIan Grabiner has been key to Arcadia's success
As the ‘engine room’ of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire, Grabiner has been key to its success. In the week he was promoted to chief executive, Lisa Berwin profiles him.
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AnalysisChris Woodhouse has plenty to feel bullish about
On the back of a successful float, shrewd debt handling and an expected rise in profits, the Debenhams finance director has plenty to feel bullish about, says George MacDonald.
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AnalysisAngela Ahrendts: maintaining Burberry’s momentum
Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts has built on Rose Marie Bravo’s legacy by invigorating the luxury brand while keeping a tight handle on costs
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AnalysisSimon Bentley: Planning a comeback at Blacks?
Last week Retail Week revealed that sports retail veteran Simon Bentley is plotting a return to Blacks. Lisa Berwin finds out more about the man.
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AnalysisDavid Tyler: Sainsbury’s new chairman is ‘no wallflower’
After winning over the City with his management of GUS’s demerger, the former finance chief seems a smart choice as Sainsbury’s chairman, says Jennifer Creevy
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AnalysisCharlie Mayfield on a winning employee ownership model
Sailing through the choppy waters of recession, the John Lewis Partnership chairman tells Amy Shields why the employee ownership model is a winning alternative in troubled times
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AnalysisWill John Dixon be Sir Stuart Rose's successor?
Despite getting Marks & Spencer’s food back on track and a promotion to the board, some say it’s too soon to start talking up Dixon as Sir Stuart Rose’s successor. George MacDonald reports
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AnalysisHow far has John King come in his mission to update House of Fraser?
Three years after taking charge of House of Fraser, Tim Danaher asks how far John King has come in his mission to update the business
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AnalysisGudjon Reynisson faces the challenge of restoring Hamleys
The former PE teacher is in no doubt about the weight of responsibility he bears in restoring much-loved toy retailer Hamleys to its former glory. Can he succeed, asks Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisBill Grimsey is driven by turning around the fortunes of ailing retailers
As the Focus DIY boss successfully pulls off a CVA for his struggling business, he tells Nicola Harrison why he’s so driven by turning around ailing retailers
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AnalysisPaul Foley: The boss who broke Aldi’s secretive mould
The Aldi boss broke the company mould to bang the grocer’s drum during the recession. As he steps down, Jennifer Creevy asks if he was a victim of his own success
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AnalysisTerry Burman welcomes tough times
A slip in sales may have taken the shine off Signet, but boss Terry Burman welcomes tough times as a chance to gain market share.
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher
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AnalysisPhilip Downer: Borders boss is no quitter
Having led a management buyout of Borders, Downer finally has a shot at restoring some stability at the ailing bookseller says Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisCharles Dunstone: 20 years at the helm of Carphone Warehouse
As Carphone Warehouse issues first-quarter results, Amy Shields charts the remarkable growth of the business Dunstone created 20 years ago
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AnalysisMichael Sharp outlines his vision for Debenhams
Debenhams deputy chief Michael Sharp might keep a low profile – he hasn’t given an interview in three decades – but behind the quiet exterior is a highly driven man. Amy Shields meets him