All Profiles articles – Page 9

  • TK Maxx
    Analysis

    Michael MacMillan

    2012-01-13T00:00:00Z

    The new head of European operations at TJX and stalwart of the business is ideally placed to execute its store expansion plans. Tiffany Holland reports.

  • Neville-Rolfe will leave in a year’s time when she hits the retirement age of 60
    Analysis

    Lucy Neville-Rolfe

    2012-01-04T07:00:00Z

    The departure early next year of one of former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy’s key lieutenants will be the end of an era. Alex Lawson reports.

  • Martyn Philips
    Analysis

    Martyn Phillips

    2011-12-15T07:00:00Z

    As B&Q launches its biggest ever winter Sale, Nicola Harrison asks its recently appointed chief executive what the future holds in store

  • Geoff Quinn, TM Lewin
    Analysis

    Geoff Quinn

    2011-12-09T00:00:00Z

    TM Lewin has just broken the £100m sales barrier. Its chief executive wants to add the same again through international expansion, he tells Alex Lawson.

  • Wickes
    Analysis

    Simon King

    2011-12-01T07:00:00Z

    His time at Asda may have been short-lived, but King is held in high regard as his appointment as managing director of Wickes shows. Nicola Harrison reports

  • Colin Graves
    Analysis

    Colin Graves

    2011-11-25T00:00:00Z

    He may have sold Costcutter, but that doesn’t mean its founder is taking it easy and stepping back from the business. Alex Lawson reports.

  • Alan Parker, Mothercare
    Analysis

    Alan Parker

    2011-11-17T16:00:00Z

    A UK turnaround challenge and hiring a new boss may seem daunting tasks, but the industry thinks the new Mothercare chairman is just the man for the job, says Gemma Goldfingle

  • Ray Evans
    Analysis

    Ray Evans

    2011-11-11T00:00:00Z

    JJB Sports’ director of football has a big task ahead of him as he helps pull the retailer out of the relegation zone. Gemma Goldfingle reports.

  • Edwin Booth of Booth's
    Analysis

    Edwin Booth

    2011-11-04T00:00:00Z

    The fifth generation of his family to run the eponymous business, the Booths chairman is looking to future expansion. Gemma Goldfingle reports.

  • Darcy Willson-Rymer
    Analysis

    Profile: Darcy Willson-Rymer

    2011-10-27T11:41:00Z

    The former Starbucks man is no stranger to turnarounds, but does he have what it takes to give the flagging Clinton Cards a shot in the arm, Tiffany Holland reports.

  • WHSmith
    Analysis

    Simon Smith

    2011-10-21T00:00:00Z

    Travel has become a vital part of WHSmith’s growth, as recognised by the chief operating officer’s promotion to managing director. Tiffany Holland profiles him.

  • Roger McLaughlan
    Analysis

    Roger McLaughlan

    2011-10-14T00:00:00Z

    Previously a key man at Asda, can the new UK managing director of Toys R Us use his retailing nous to keep the increasing threat of supermarkets and online at bay, asks Tiffany Holland.

  • Magnus Olsson
    Analysis

    Magnus Olsson

    2011-10-06T11:00:00Z

    Modest by nature, the head of H&M in the UK and Ireland is also justly proud of his store’s recent results. Tim Danaher discovers his plans for more openings and different formats

  • Bill Carrahar
    Analysis

    Bill Carrahar

    2011-09-30T00:00:00Z

    The new director of Carpetright’s beds business, Sleepright, is passionate about the sector that has given him a second career, and is looking forward to working with an ‘icon in the industry’

  • If anyone could smarten up Moss Bros, it’s Brian Brick.
    Analysis

    Brian Brick

    2011-09-23T00:00:00Z

    If anyone could smarten up Moss Bros, it’s Brian Brick. Ahead of next week’s update George MacDonald reports on how he is tailoring the retailer for success

  • Simon Thompson
    Analysis

    Simon Thompson

    2011-09-16T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has secured a coup in recruiting a former senior figure at Apple to spearhead its online food plans. Jennifer Creevy reports

  • Michael Sharp
    Analysis

    Michael Sharp

    2011-09-09T00:00:00Z

    After almost 15 years at Debenhams the new chief executive is well placed to pick up where Rob Templeman left off. George MacDonald reports

  • Sue_Townsend
    Analysis

    Sue Townsend

    2011-09-02T00:00:00Z

    Passionate about retail, the former Blackwell commercial director has taken on the challenge of resurrecting the three times failed fashion retailer Ethel Austin. Nicola Harrison reports.

  • Peter Williams
    Analysis

    Peter Williams

    2011-08-26T00:00:00Z

    At home with both the glamour of Selfridges and the gloom of turnarounds, Peter Williams’ latest challenge is working with Blacks. George MacDonald finds out what drives him

  • Mark Horgan
    Analysis

    Mark Horgan

    2011-08-19T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury’s new marketing director will play a key role as the grocer begins to prepare for the post-Jamie Oliver era. George MacDonald reports