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Patrick Lewis, great-grandson of the founder of department store chain John Lewis, has left Oak Furnitureland after one year as its finance boss, Retail Week can reveal.
The great-grandson of John Spedan Lewis, who was also the partnership’s former chief finance officer, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
According to the retailer, Lewis has left the role to allow more time to focus on his family and non-executive commitments.
In the interim, Oak Furnitureland has appointed Grayham Dibb-Fuller, who has held senior finance roles at Biotiful Gut Health and Vibrant Foods.
Oak Furnitureland chief executive Alex Fisher said: “We are sad to see Patrick Lewis step down from his role as CFO. He has been a key part of the leadership team and a real champion of our business. We’re grateful for the impact he’s made during his time at Oak Furnitureland and wish him the very best as he takes more time to focus on his non-executive commitments and his family.
“In the meantime, we’re pleased to announce that we have appointed Grayham Dibb-Fuller as interim CFO. Grayham brings extensive retail and consumer experience, which will be invaluable as we continue to focus on delivering the next phase of growth.
“I am encouraged by our performance during the last 10 months and the clear progress that we’re making against our strategic plan since we last reported our financial results.”
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