Jollyes, the pet retailer, has reinforced its executive team for future growth.
- Key appointments include former executives from Tesco, Card Factory, and Hobbycraft.
- Adam Dury joins as the inaugural Chief Operating Officer, effective from January.
- Katherine Paterson takes on the newly created Chief Marketing Officer role.
- Anne Galloway and Matt Johnston are other strategic hires enhancing Jollyes’ leadership.
Jollyes has strategically strengthened its executive team, signalling a robust strategy for expansion. The recent appointments bring a wealth of experience from leading UK retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Card Factory, and Hobbycraft, ensuring a comprehensive approach to its growth initiatives.
Adam Dury, previously the Chief Commercial Officer at Card Factory, is set to become Jollyes’ first Chief Operating Officer. His extensive commercial experience, including roles at Tesco and M&S, adds significant strength to the board, boosting the retailer’s capability to realise its ambitious growth plans.
Katherine Paterson, with over a decade-long tenure as Customer Director at Hobbycraft, will step into the newly created role of Chief Marketing Officer. Paterson’s background, which includes significant roles at B&Q’s parent company Kingfisher, Asda, and Mars, suggests a strategic focus on enhancing marketing and e-commerce capabilities.
In September, Jollyes appointed Anne Galloway as its new Trading Director. Galloway brings over 20 years of experience in buying and merchandising roles at Tesco, another pivotal move to strengthen its leadership.
Complementing these appointments, Matt Johnston, the new Chief Technology Officer from Sainsbury’s, enhances Jollyes’ focus on data-driven decisions and innovation in technology.”Our progress allows us to attract top UK retail talent,” said Joe Wykes, Jollyes’ CEO. He emphasised the necessity of hiring, nurturing, and supporting talent as vital to sustaining their growth journey. These executive changes come under the new ownership of TDR Capital, which holds a majority stake in Jollyes since February.
Jollyes’ strategic team expansions reflect its commitment to substantial growth in the UK pet retail market.
