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The Independent
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Retailer Dunelm to appoint Clodagh Moriarty as chief executive
Dunelm has said it will appoint Clodagh Moriarty as the new boss of the homewares retailer. The company said Ms Moriarty will take over from chief executive Nick Wilkinson – who revealed his retirement plans earlier this year – from October 1. Ms Moriarty will join the company from Sainsbury's, where she is chief retail and technology officer, having spent 15 years at the grocery specialist. Alison Brittain, chairwoman of Dunelm, said: 'We are thrilled to be appointing Clo as our new CEO. 'She is a proven industry leader and brings an impressive range of skills and experience from one of the UK's largest retailers, where she has played a prominent role in developing the Sainsbury's offer to drive market share gains over a number of years. 'Clo was the standout candidate from a strong field, and we are delighted that we have been able to attract such a talented and high-calibre executive.' In February, Dunelm announced that Mr Wilkinson would step down from the role to retire after seven years. The appointment comes after a 'thorough recruitment process' which considered internal and external candidates. In its previous update in April, Dunelm reported accelerating over the first quarter of 2025 despite pressure on consumer spending. Ms Moriarty said: 'Dunelm is a fantastic business which I have followed and admired for many years, so to be joining as CEO is a real privilege. 'Our homes play a central part in our lives and Dunelm has a very special role in helping customers to create a space which is truly their own. 'We have an amazing platform to build from, and I can't wait to get started.'
Sky News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News
FTSE-100 group Experian kicks off hunt for next chairman
Experian, the FTSE-100 credit referencing giant, is kicking off a hunt for a successor to its long-serving chairman. Sky News understands that Experian is working with headhunters to identify a replacement for Mike Rogers, who has chaired the company since July 2019. Mr Rogers has been on the company's board since the summer of 2017, meaning his independence will be 'timed out' under corporate governance guidelines by July 2026. Sources close to the process said a successor was unlikely to be in place until next year. The search for Experian's next chairman is being led internally by Alison Brittain, the Premier League chair, who serves as the company's senior independent director. One of the new chair's most pressing tasks is likely to be lining up a long-term successor to Brian Cassin, Experian's chief executive since 2014. Under Mr Cassin's leadership, the group's valuation has soared, and it now boasts a market capitalisation of more than £35bn. Experian's global operations and strong presence in the US, have triggered speculation that it could follow other London-listed companies in switching its primary listing to New York. The shares have risen by about 14% during the last year.
