Will Kernan is set to join River Island at its new CEO in September, replacing Ben Lewis who steps down after nine years and will move to a non-executive director role. Kernan was most recently group CEO at Wiggle having previously been chief operating officer for New Look, then holding the CEO role at The White Company for a period of five years.
River Island chair Clive Lewis said of his nephew: “Ben steps aside following a distinguished tenure and the board is extremely grateful for his leadership.” Adding, “Succession has been carefully planned, and following a rigorous selection process, we are confident Will has the right skills, experience and vision to lead the company in this exciting new chapter.”
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