Tala appoints Rapha’s Darren Read as commercial director
Activewear brand Tala has appointed Darren Read as commercial director.
The news follows a series of big commercial moves for the business, including the upcoming opening of its first retail store and its £5 million investment round led by Pembroke VCT in July 2024.
With more than 15 years of experience in expanding brands into market leaders, Read previously worked with Rapha, most recently as regional manager for the UK, Europe, APAC and North America. Earlier in his career, he worked with House of Fraser and Apple. In his new position, he will report Tala chief executive, Morgan Fowles.
Commenting on the appointment, Fowles said: “Welcoming Darren as our commercial director is a true accomplishment for Tala.
Never Miss a Retail Update!“With the opening of our first store this spring and more exciting projects on the way, Darren will bring his expertise and passion to scaling Tala to the next level.”
Read added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Tala at such an exciting moment. My love for and experience with active brands means I’m ready to jump in and be a part of helping this amazing brand reach its full potential.”
