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GAME Group is Europe’s largest specialist retailer of computer software and video games. At its peak the Group reported turnover of almost £2 billion, with 10,000 employees and over 1,300 retail stores and ecommerce operations in 10 markets.Key Achievements• During her tenure as CEO the group had its three most successful trading years, demonstrating a strong track record of enhancing stakeholder value through delivery of strategy and financial objectives. In 2009 group sales… Show more GAME Group is Europe’s largest specialist retailer of computer software and video games. At its peak the Group reported turnover of almost £2 billion, with 10,000 employees and over 1,300 retail stores and ecommerce operations in 10 markets.Key Achievements• During her tenure as CEO the group had its three most successful trading years, demonstrating a strong track record of enhancing stakeholder value through delivery of strategy and financial objectives. In 2009 group sales peaked at £1.97bn and improvement in gross margins delivering record net profits of £117m.• Creation and implementation of a multi channel strategy, including the development of a global ecommerce platform with 2009 revenues of over £100 million, a digital distribution offer and a world class Group CRM programme with over 14 million members. • Acquisition of Gamestation , adding 217 stores and a second specialist brand, significantly strengthening the UK market position. Delivered a successful outcome of an OFT and Competition Commission review and post completion exceeded integration cost and revenue synergy targets, delivering total deal pay back in under 3 years.• Streamlined International Strategy – Implemented improved structures developed a group strategy and vision, delivering cost efficiencies, improvements in global supplier trading relationships, consistency of the customer offer and growth in market share.• International expansion through organic growth or acquisitions in the following markets; France, Spain, Portugal, Scandinavia, the Czech Republic and Australia. • Significantly improved stakeholder and shareholder relationships through an open and engaged communication programme. Show less

Key Achievements• In 2004 oversaw the relocation of UK HQ to purpose built facilities in Basingstoke. This included a £20m investment in an automated distribution facility, which delivered significant cost efficiencies for the business and supported the group’s growth ambitions. • Pioneered and implemented a strategy designed to significantly expand the Group’s core male customer appeal to the wider mass market. During this period the percentage of female shoppers increased by… Show more Key Achievements• In 2004 oversaw the relocation of UK HQ to purpose built facilities in Basingstoke. This included a £20m investment in an automated distribution facility, which delivered significant cost efficiencies for the business and supported the group’s growth ambitions. • Pioneered and implemented a strategy designed to significantly expand the Group’s core male customer appeal to the wider mass market. During this period the percentage of female shoppers increased by almost 50%.• Significantly expanded the appeal of the Trade in and Pre owned business which improved value perception, group sales and gross margins.• Supported the Group’s International expansion in Spain, France and Scandinavia for both traditional retail and new channels, increasing their contribution to Group sales from 15% in 2003 to 32% in 2006. Show less

Appointed to the main Board with overall accountability for Brand, Customer offer and Supplier partnerships and leadership of trading operations, Buying, Marketing, Merchandising Distribution, Ecommerce and HR teams.