Harvey Jones appoints new chief executive
Harvey Jones has promoted Susie Townsend to the position of chief executive.
The move comes as the luxury kitchen retailer takes on a seven-showroom refit programme this year.
Subscribe to TRBHarvey Jones’ first ever female chief executive, Townsend has 30 years of retail and manufacturing experience and a track record of commercial growth and development.
Prior to her promotion, she was working as commercial director at Harvey Jones where she was instrumental in leading, developing and delivering key strategic projects. This included a transformational rebrand, the launch of a showroom within Heal’s on London’s Tottenham Court Road, and the opening of Harvey Jones’ largest ever showroom at its first out-of-town location in Bicester.
Harvey Jones has been making bespoke, designer kitchens for almost 50 years from its workshop in Wisbech and has recently expanded its offering to include freestanding furniture pieces.
Townsend said: “I’m incredibly proud to be leading Harvey Jones into its next chapter, a brand, team and supplier partnerships that I’m especially proud and passionate about.
“My priority remains focused on strengthening our national network of showrooms while driving our product offering expansion across the home.
“We are looking ahead at another exceptionally busy year rolling out seven showroom refits focusing on what matters most to our clients – thoughtful design, personal service and a sense of home from the moment you step through the door.
“This is a really exciting time for the business as we continue to create a premium kitchen experience that is designed for life, built for living.”
