Sealskinz has promoted Richard Edmonds as CEO following the departure of Ian Blackman, who had held the role for over 3 years.
Rebecca Howat has been promoted to Managing Director by Charles Tyrwhitt. She joined the retailer as Head of Merchandising in 2013 and was most recently Chief Operating Officer. Her appointment follows the promotion of Luke Kingsnorth to Group CEO of Bectin Ltd, a holding company for Charles Tyrwhitt, The White Company, and other financial assets.
Clare Turner has joined Wacoal as Chief Product Officer from Bravissimo, where she spent 14 years. Wacoal acquired Bravissimo in 2025.
Cathy Newnes-Smith is joining Wyse London as CEO, having held the same role at Stripe & Stare since 2022. Katie Lopes, Co-Founder of Stripe & Stare has been named as her replacement.
Bensons for Beds has appointed Emma Forbes as Director of Owned Brands. She joins from Pharmacity in Vietnam, where she spent over 4 years as Brand Director.
Liz Evans will leave her role as Chief Commercial Officer for non-food at Asda and George Managing Director at the end of this month. Her replacement will be named in due course.
CFO Steve Thew and Design Director Julia Reimann have left womenswear retailer Jigsaw.
N Brown has appointed Jill Tofalos as Director of Financial Services Operations and promoted Alexander Humphries to Managing Director of Financial Services
Portmeirion Group have hired two former executives from Denby. Jane Mason has been appointed UK and Europe Director, whilst Hayley Baddiley will lead brand and marketing strategy,








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