Rupert Thomas Email & Phone Number

A highly experienced and inspirational business leader, who sits on the Fortnum & Mason Executive as Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to that, spent 10 years on the Waitrose Board, accountable for all elements of the £7bn commercial and customer proposition. Directly accountable for a team of 700 Partners and 20 business leaders, who deliver world class product, services and customer propositions into the retail shop, .com and retail partner network. Chairman of the Waitrose Global Foundation Board, helping to distribute funds to those who grow, pick and pack our produce.Responsible and accountable for leading and developing large high performing teams across retail business.A proven track record in driving growth, managing transformational change, building brands to achieve bottom line profit and exceed customer expectations. Passionate about brands, innovation and product propositions which transform relationships with customers.Fellow of the Marketing Society and Member of the Marketing Group of Great Britain. Grand Prix winner at the Marketing Society.“It was my great pleasure to work with Rupert on the Waitrose board. Rupert combines a number of talents he is commercial, creative, thorough and intelligent but he is also thoughtful, inclusive and caring. It’s this rare mix that made him an outstanding board colleague, leader, marketing and commercial director. “Lord Mark PriceFounder WorkL