Dene Jones is to replace Sarah Welsh as the CEO of Retail at N Brown.
Jones will be responsible for data, marketing, product and trade at the Manchester-based digital platform.
He’ll officially join on 1st February, succeeding Sarah Welsh, who is stepping down from the role after 5 years.
“I’m delighted to welcome Dene to N Brown’s Executive Board. Dene joins us at an exciting time and brings proven expertise which will deliver greater clarity and strengthen accountability across our Group-wide commercial activity as we continue our evolution into an omni-channel e-tailer,” said Steve Johnson, Interim Chair and Group CEO at N Brown.
“I’d like to thank Sarah for her passion and dedication to the Executive Board over the past five years. Sarah leaves the Retail domain in a strong position, having elevated the proposition and the unique product that we deliver for our customer, and I wish her all the very best for the future.”
Jones joins from Constellation Automotive Group, which is Europes largest digital car marketplace, owning brands including webuyanycar and cinch. There he was Group Chief Marketing Officer and Data Officer, plus CEO of one its European businesses.
He’s previously held senior roles at Very Group and Flutter Entertainment.
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“I’m excited to be joining N Brown and look forward to working alongside Steve and the wider team to further advance the strategic transformation to deliver the Group’s commercial objectives,” he added.
“With a portfolio of distinct and inclusive brands, the Group has huge growth potential and I’m looking forward to leading the Retail domain.”
He will join the N Brown Executive Board, reporting directly to N Brown’s Interim Chair and Group CEO, Steve Johnson.
