Jollyes has taken significant steps to amplify its growth strategy through noteworthy additions to its leadership team.
- Key figures from leading retailers like Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Card Factory, and Hobbycraft have joined Jollyes.
- Adam Dury from Card Factory steps in as the new chief operating officer, starting January.
- Katherine Paterson from Hobbycraft will bring her marketing expertise as the new chief marketing officer.
- New executive roles aim to fortify Jollyes’ capability to pursue ambitious growth plans under TDR Capital’s ownership.
Jollyes, the renowned pet retailer, is reinforcing its executive team with several key appointments. This strategic move is targeted at accelerating growth and ensuring robust leadership within the company.
Adam Dury, previously chief commercial officer at Card Factory, is set to become Jollyes’ first chief operating officer. Dury brings extensive experience from previous roles at Tesco and M&S, offering a wealth of knowledge in commercial operations that will be instrumental to Jollyes’ future progress.
Katherine Paterson, who spent 12 years at Hobbycraft, is joining Jollyes next month as the chief marketing officer. Her background in senior marketing and ecommerce roles, combined with her experience at B&Q owner Kingfisher, Asda, and Mars, positions her well to drive Jollyes’ marketing strategies.
Additionally, Anne Galloway has been appointed as the new trading director. With over two decades of experience in buying and merchandising roles at Tesco, Galloway is expected to enhance Jollyes’ trading strategies.
Matt Johnston steps into the role of chief technology officer, coming from his former position as head of data science at Sainsbury’s, where he honed his expertise in leveraging technology for business efficiency.
These appointments are part of Jollyes’ broader strategy under its majority owner, TDR Capital, which acquired a controlling stake in the company earlier this year. This new leadership team is anticipated to play a crucial role in fulfilling the company’s ambitious growth objectives.
Strategic hiring decisions are set to empower Jollyes in maximizing growth potential within the pet retail market.
