Patrick Duggan, a seasoned professional with a strong background in fashion, has been promoted to Creative Director at Debenhams.
- Duggan’s journey includes key roles at Boohoo Group, New Look, and a consultancy stint at Wax London.
- His promotion comes amid Debenhams’ return to profitability, reporting a pre-tax profit of £3.27 million.
- Duggan expressed pride in contributing to Debenhams’ success within the Boohoo Group.
- The leadership moves align with Debenhams’ strategic growth and market value aspirations.
Patrick Duggan’s promotion to Creative Director at Debenhams highlights his extensive experience in the fashion industry. Duggan has been with Boohoo Group since July 2020, where he initially served as Creative Manager at Karen Millen. His journey with Boohoo began when the company acquired Debenhams in 2021, marking his steady rise to Senior Head of Creative by January 2023.
Duggan’s professional path is distinguished by his roles at significant fashion brands. Prior to his tenure with Boohoo Group, he acted as Group Senior Creative Manager at New Look from 2018 to 2020. He also held a creative consultancy position at Wax London for several months, adding to his diverse experience.
His recent promotion coincides with Debenhams’ impressive financial rebound. The department store, now an online entity, turned a profit of £3.27 million in the fiscal year ending February 29. This marks a significant recovery from a loss of £721,000 in the previous year.
Duggan’s pride in his work and the progress made at Debenhams was evident in his announcement on LinkedIn, where he stated: ‘I’ve had the privilege of being part of the Debenhams journey within the Boohoo Group from pretty much day one and am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over these few short years.’
Debenhams’ improving market position is further supported by CEO Dan Finley’s positive outlook. He believes that the current and future advancements give Debenhams greater potential market value than the entire market capitalization of the Boohoo Group today, quoted at over £500 million.
Patrick Duggan’s new role as Creative Director underscores the strategic growth and promising future ahead for Debenhams.
