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United Kingdom

Global, GB

Specsavers is the leading multinational optical retail chain, with revenues of £3.7bn and 33,000 employees ResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading the technology, digital and data organisation globally of ca. 750 colleagues, reporting to the CEO and on the Executive Board Major achievementsDelivered new digital capabilities – driving both customer volume.

Singapore, SG

Dyson designs and manufactures innovative household appliances to meet customer needs globally, with revenues of £7bn and 14,000 employees ResponsibilitiesReporting to CEO and on the Executive Board, responsible for defining Dyson’s digital strategy, leading the technology, data and digital teams, with global headcount of 350Delivered the capability.

London, GB

Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming companies, with revenues in excess of £4bn and brands including Ladbrokes, Coral and PartyPoker, operating online platforms and high street shops ResponsibilitiesResponsible for leading the technology teams across Coral retail (1900 shops), Online, Mobile and Gala online in a role reporting to.

London, GB

New Look is the British global fast fashion brand and retailer, with revenues of >£1bn.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for enabling New Look’s transformation from UK single channel retailer to an international customer centric omnichannel brand. Reporting to the CEO, a member of the Operating Board and leading a team of ca. 75. Major achievementsDeveloped a.

London, GB

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the design, delivery and trading of New Looks transactional websiteMajor achievementsDeveloped New Look’s multichannel vision and strategy delivering group sales in excess of £100m across five yearsIncreased New Look’s market share in onlineGrew newlook.com weekly visits significantlyGrew New Look’s E-Commerce business to.

London, GB

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all IT Operations, service and development across the groupMajor achievementsNegotiated and successfully delivered a selected outsourcing deal reducing IT costsDelivered an automated DC, including Warehouse Control Systems, all DC infrastructure, top end enterprise system hardwareDelivered a technology refresh programme.

London, GB

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the delivery of New Look’s business development strategy, including launching Menswear and International expansion into France and IrelandMajor achievementsSuccessfully delivered a market entry of New Look into Ireland delivering 80,000 sq./ft. additional training spaceProgramme managed New Look’s menswear range launch and.

Bellevue, WA, US

T-Mobile was a global mobile communications company, with a significant UK presence, and 140 UK stores. Responsible for the operations and development of T-Mobile Retail IT, reporting to the MD of T-Mobile Retail, and leading a team of over 50. Delivered end-to-end organisational design and operating model review

Responsible for the strategy and development of Oasis Store’s retail IT systems at a time of rapid growth for the business, facilitating numerous store openings and upgrade of systems.

London, GB

Exposure to full retail operation through High Talent Programme before becoming EPOS Support and Development Manager and significantly improving IT infrastructure of the business.

Palo Alto, CA, US

Degree placement in healthcare education group.