Jollyes, the pet retailer, enhances its leadership team aiming for growth with key appointments from major retailers.
- Adam Dury, previously with Card Factory, is set to become Jollyes’ first Chief Operating Officer.
- Richard Willan, who joined in May, will strengthen the board as Chief Financial Officer.
- Katherine Paterson from Hobbycraft joins as the new Chief Marketing Officer next month.
- Anne Galloway and Matt Johnston also bolster Jollyes’ executive capabilities with their extensive experience.
Jollyes, a prominent player in the pet retail sector, is reinforcing its executive team in a strategic move to amplify its growth ambitions. This expansion involves acquiring seasoned professionals from significant retail brands, which indicates a strong commitment to enhancing its commercial operations.
Commencing January, Adam Dury will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer, a new position within Jollyes. Dury’s commercial prowess is evident from his previous tenure as the Chief Commercial Officer at Card Factory, coupled with his valuable experience from Tesco and M&S. His addition to the team signifies a substantial uplift in operational strategy and execution for Jollyes.
Richard Willan, who has been part of Jollyes since May, is enhancing the board in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer. His financial acumen and understanding of the retail landscape are expected to critically support Jollyes’ financial and growth objectives.
The company is also set to benefit from the expertise of Katherine Paterson, who will join next month as Chief Marketing Officer. Her vast experience in marketing and e-commerce, gleaned from her roles at Kingfisher, Asda, and Mars, promises to drive Jollyes’ brand and market presence forward.
Strengthening their trading and technological competence, Jollyes welcomed Anne Galloway as Trading Director in September, bringing over two decades of experience from Tesco. Similarly, Matt Johnston, previously Sainsbury’s Head of Data Science, joined as Chief Technology Officer, further enriching the executive team’s capability to integrate data-driven strategies.
Jollyes CEO Joe Wykes highlighted the significance of these appointments by stating, “It’s a measure of the progress we’ve made that we’re now able to attract some of the best talent in British retailing to join our team.” Backed by TDR Capital, which acquired a majority stake in February, these strategic hires are a testament to Jollyes’ aggressive approach to scaling its operations and expanding its market influence.
The recent appointments at Jollyes underline its strategic focus on growth and operational excellence, positioning it strongly in the competitive pet retail market.
