Value retailer B&M has named a new chief executive.
B&M has appointed Tjeerd Jegen to the role, and said he will bring experience from international retailers and in business transformation.
Jegen, who has formerly worked for retailers including Ahold Delhaize, Metro, Tesco, and Hema, will take up his new post in mid-June.
B&M chair Tiffany Hall said: “I am delighted to welcome Tjeerd to B&M. He is a highly talented international business leader with in-depth retail experience gained in Europe, Asia, and Australasia across the grocery, general merchandise and value sectors.
In what was a rigorous recruitment process, Tjeerd stood out from a strong list of candidates due to his strategic insight, customer-centric approach, and strong track record of driving growth and transformation.”
Jegen said: “I’m honoured to join one of Europe’s leading value retailers at such a pivotal time. Value retail plays a crucial role in the lives of millions of consumers, and I’m passionate about working with the team to drive growth through great products, operational excellence, and a strong customer focus.
“I look forward to working with the team to build on the company’s strong foundations and take it to the next level.”
Jegen takes over from Mike Schmidt, who has been interim chief executive since Alex Russo stood down.
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