Ross Clemmow succeeds Will Kernan as Wiggle boss

Kernan joined the business two years ago from The White Company and plans to focus his attention on his non-executive roles and to have a sabbatical after nearly three decades in the industry. He will stay at the retailer as a non-executive director.

Kernan led the merger of Wiggle with Chain Reaction and the acquisition of German cycling etailer Bike24, as well as undertaking a “business model reset” that led to a dramatic rise in profits during its last half.

The retailer is now focused on strengthening its own-brand proposition and expanding into new product categories, including gym, outdoor and wellness sectors.

Clemmow, who has already been appointed as a managing director at Wiggle owner Bridgepoint, was previously director of ecommerce and multichannel at Argos. His departure is a blow for Debenhams, which had appointed him one of three business area leaders.