Retail and Consumer
Society has delivered successful senior appointments in this sector from Tokyo to Istanbul, and from London to New York. We have worked everything from ‘big box’ retailers to iconic luxury brands and high street boutiques. Our team is particularly familiar with the dynamics of founder-led, family-run, and private equity-owned businesses.
Our clients within the Retail and Consumer sector have included:
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https://www.kingfisher.com/
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https://www.libertylondon.com/
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https://www.fossil.com/
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https://www.qvcuk.com/
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https://lloydspharmacy.com/
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https://www.dreams.co.uk/
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https://www.ugogroup.co.uk/
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https://johnbellcroyden.co.uk/
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https://www.kingfisher.com/
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https://www.libertylondon.com/
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https://www.fossil.com/
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https://www.qvcuk.com/
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https://lloydspharmacy.com/
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https://www.dreams.co.uk/
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https://www.ugogroup.co.uk/
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https://johnbellcroyden.co.uk/
Through over a decade of in-depth experience, we have a deep understanding of what makes a best-in-class business in this fast-paced multi-channel sector
We get particularly excited about companies that innovate, delight, disrupt, and understand how to connect with their consumers digitally; as well as by companies that are seeking to embed responsibility and sustainability into their core operating model. We know the business competencies that drive the growth of consumer brands today and have a good feel for the leadership profiles that deliver success. We are particularly at home handling senior commercial, operations, branding, creative, sales, supply chain, product, marketing, OmniChannel and eCommerce appointments.
Recent Retail and Consumer Appointments
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AppointmentRe-wrap, CEORe-wrap hires Monica Jandrisits as their first CEOSociety handled the appointment of Monica Jandrisits as CEO of re-wrap.
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AppointmentB&Q, Asset and Development ManagerDonna Turner has joined B&Q as Asset and Development Manager for their property portfolio. She took up post with B&Q in May this year, following a search by Society.New Asset and Development Manager appointed at B&Q -
AppointmentKingfisher OSC, Category Supply DirectorKingfisher appoints Amelie Gallichan-Todd to lead their group Category Supply function.Kingfisher hires one of Reckitt Benckiser’s brightest stars as Category Supply Director -
AppointmentCoach, Director of Planning and AllocationSociety is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Tooke to the position of Director of Planning and Allocation at Coach for their European retail operation. Catherine joins them from Ralph Lauren.Coach appoint experienced Director of Planning and Allocation -
AppointmentFossil UK, Head of MerchandisingJane Richardson will soon be joining Fossil UK as their Head of Merchandising.Fossil appoints new Merchandising boss to streamline operations and reduce commercial lead times -
AppointmentJohn Bell and Croyden, Operations Director (GM equivalent)Society handled the appointment of Robin Winfield as Operations Director of John Bell and Croyden, the Queen's pharmacist and a signature part of the German healthcare and pharmaceutical giant Celesio AG.Robin Winfield to lead 'the Queen's pharmacist', John Bell and Croyden -
AppointmentLiberty of London, Head of Brand DevelopmentSociety has had the pleasure of assisting Liberty of London in the appointment of Zoe Geary to the newly created Head of Brand Development position. Zoe previously worked for Reiss, Pele Sports, and Pringle.Liberty appoints new Head of Brand Development -
AppointmentLiberty Fabrics, Head of Brand PartnershipsSociety is delighted to announce that Jalil Rahman, previously of Vertu, has been appointed as Head of Brand Partnerships for Liberty Fabrics. A creative and successful entrepreneur, Jalil also owns Augustus Pili, a luxury men's footwear brand.Liberty of London appoints an entrepreneurial Head of Brand Partnerships to their Liberty Fabrics business -
AppointmentLiberty Japan, Managing DirectorNaruhiko Kamata is a highly regarded and experienced retail operator, who has led the Japanese businesses of such brands as La Perla, Valentine, and Hugo Boss. Society are pleased to announce his appointment to the position of Representative Director forLiberty appoints a Representative Director to head up their Tokyo-based business -
AppointmentLloyds Pharmacy, Head of RetailFollowing an extensive search by Society, Lloyds Pharmacy has today announced the appointment former Carphone Warehouse manager Jeff Wemyss to its senior team.Lloyds Pharmacy appoints Jeff Wemyss as Head of Retail -
AppointmentOxfam GB, Head of RetailFormer Waterstones high-flier to join Oxfam as their Head of RetailSociety were pleased to work with Oxfam recently on their appointment of Ian Matthews, who will be joining them at the end of April as their new Head of Retail.
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AppointmentQVC, Buying DirectorJoanne Lee from House of Fraser will be joining QVC in May following an extensive search by Society.QVC announces the appointment of a new Buying Director -
AppointmentUniversity of Warwick, Director of Food and Retail StrategySociety is delighted to announce three exciting appointments to the University of Warwick. All three individuals will bring with them a wealth of experience in the private sector.Commercial 'dream team' to join the University of Warwick
Contact the Team
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James Lea
James LeaHead of Hospitality and Leisure & Managing Director Asia Pacific and the Americas
+44 (0) 7717 629 863
I was beyond sceptical that Society would succeed where we had failed so many times previously. I was both shocked and delighted to see that they found us just what we desired and in a very short space of time.
Sophia Cooke
Chief Executive, UGO Foods Group