Fashion retailer Jigsaw has announced the appointment of a new managing director among a number of other senior hires within its top team.

Jigsaw has named Tikki Godley as its new managing director, effective immediately, according to Drapers.

She suceeds former chief executive Hash Ladha who announced his departure from the business in February this year.

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Jigsaw bolsters top team with raft of new hires

Most recently chief operating officer at fashion brand Never Fully Dressed, Godley also spent more than 20 years working at British heritage brand Ted Baker.

Godley held a number of senior roles at Ted Baker during her career and went on to become brand chief executive of Ted Baker Design Group from June 2023 until February 2024.

Alongside Godley, Jigsaw has named former River Island joint managing director Richard Grainger to become its new sourcing and business development director, and he is also expected to join the business with immediate effect.

Grainger was managing director at River Island since December 2023 and has also previously held roles at the likes of Karen Millen, French Connection, Next and Michael Kors.

The fashion retailer has also poached Hawes and Curtis head of ecommerce and marketing Jordan Eaglestone as its new digital director, succeeding Perdi Prior. He is expected to join Jigsaw on May 12, 2025.

A spokesperson for Jigsaw told the publication: â€œThis is a pivotal moment for Jigsaw. With fresh investment, a revitalised leadership team, and a clear strategic vision, we are poised to build on our heritage and drive the brand forward, both in the UK and internationally.

“We see huge opportunity for growth across new markets, enhanced digital platforms, and an expanded product offering, while continuing to deliver the timeless quality and craftsmanship our customers expect.”

The news comes following Ladha’s departure as well as the fashion retailer landing a new majority shareholder after securing £5m in fresh funding from Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross earlier this month.

At the time, a source told Sky News that the new cash injection would help Jigsaw to establish “a more resilient long-term financial foundation” for the business moving forward.

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