Dunelm names new chief executive
Dunelm has appointed Clodagh Moriarty as its new chief executive.
Due to join the homeware retailer on 1 October, she will succeed Nick Wilkinson who, as previously announced, is retiring after seven years in the role.
The appointment follows a recruitment process by an independent search firm that considered both internal and external applicants.
Currently chief retail and technology officer at Sainsbury’s, Moriarty is responsible for all stores and their operations at the supermarket, as well as the digital offer and strategy, customer experience and end to end technology platforms. During her 15 years with the business, she has also held a variety of other senior roles.
Subscribe to TRBPrior to joining Sainsbury’s, Moriarty worked for nine years with Bain & Company.
Wilkinson will continue as chief executive and remain part of the Dunelm board until the end of September, and will leave the business in early October.
Alison Brittain, chair of Dunelm, said: “We are thrilled to be appointing Clo as our new CEO. She is a proven industry leader and brings an impressive range of skills and experience from one of the UK’s largest retailers, where she has played a prominent role in developing the Sainsbury’s offer to drive market share gains over a number of years.
“Clo was the standout candidate from a strong field, and we are delighted that we have been able to attract such a talented and high calibre executive. As Nick hands on the baton, we are confident that her blend of retail, digital and strategic expertise will be a significant asset as we move into our next phase of growth as The Home of Homes.”
Moriarty added: “Dunelm is a fantastic business which I have followed and admired for many years, so to be joining as CEO is a real privilege.”
