John Lewis has introduced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh, MD of Web-A-Porter and Mr Porter, to run its business perform.
Kavanagh joins John Lewis from the YOOX Web-A-Porter Group (YNAP). Earlier than her MD positions, she beforehand served in Senior Shopping for and Merchandising roles at department shops together with Harvey Nichols, Home of Fraser and Fenwick.
With virtually seven years at YNAP, Kavanagh boasts twenty years of retail expertise, beginning her profession as a Purchaser for Fenwick in 2005.
Peter Ruis, Govt Director of John Lewis, stated: “Vikki’s intensive expertise and confirmed management within the retail sector make her a useful addition to our crew. Her strategic imaginative and prescient and business acumen can be instrumental as we proceed to evolve and improve our buyer providing.”
Kavanagh stated: “I am extremely excited and proud to be becoming a member of John Lewis, which is a model I’ve admired for a few years. John Lewis has a novel alternative to redefine the UK omnichannel retail expertise and I am wanting ahead to working with the crew to ship an distinctive provide for our clients.”
Kavanagh will take up put up in April and can assume the function of Chief Industrial Officer reporting to Peter Ruis.
This follows the information yesterday that John Lewis’ Industrial Director Kathleen Mitchell introduced her departure after greater than three and a half years within the function.
In a put up on LinkedIn, Mitchell stated: “After an unimaginable journey at John Lewis, I’ve determined to embark on a brand new chapter.
“I took a while firstly of the yr to recharge with my household and replicate on the fantastic experiences and colleagues I’ve had. We made huge strikes, delivered outcomes, innovated and positioned the enterprise for the longer term.
“Big heartfelt due to the excellent business crew and wishing each success to the long-lasting Partnership. Excited to share extra about what’s subsequent quickly.”
