Lululemon, Schuh and Mayborn Make Leadership Changes

Lululemon focuses on product and operations

Lululemon has restructured its leadership team and created new executive roles, including President and Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

The changes bring product, design, innovation and operational functions closer together. The company has also grouped merchandising, design, product innovation and materials science under one leader.

Lululemon is also recruiting for senior roles across brand, communications, technology and strategy. The move reflects a focus on customer experience across stores and digital channels, alongside continued investment in product development.

Schuh builds its leadership team

Schuh has appointed former Footasylum CFO Nick Scott.

His experience includes store expansion, digital investment and business transformation. The appointment follows the arrival of Tomas Petersson as president, adding further retail and digital commerce experience to the leadership team.

Schuh said culture is as important as commercial performance. The business is placing emphasis on leadership, collaboration and strong teams as it looks ahead.

Mayborn adds senior leaders

Mayborn Group, owner of Tommee Tippee, has made senior appointments across marketing, supply chain and human resources.

Rachel Costello will oversee brand, partnerships, consumer experience and growth. Neil Simpson takes responsibility for manufacturing, procurement, logistics and planning. Lisa Davies joins to lead the people function.

The appointments show a focus on customer engagement, operations and workforce development.

Jaspal strengthens people leadership

Jaspal Group has appointed Alex Ferrario as Chief People Officer.

Ferrario previously held senior people and culture roles with Whole Foods Market, working across several international markets. His experience includes organisational transformation, leadership development, succession planning and workforce change.

Jaspal said the appointment supports its growth plans across Southeast Asia. The company also highlighted the importance of culture, leadership development and employee engagement as part of its long-term plans.

Across all four businesses, a common theme is emerging. Retailers are strengthening leadership teams in areas such as product, operations, customer experience, digital capability and people management. Many are also bringing related functions closer together to improve decision-making and support future growth.

What this means for hiring. The changes could create opportunities in head office functions including product, merchandising, marketing, technology, communications, supply chain, HR and operations. Senior leadership recruitment is also a clear focus, with several businesses adding or reshaping executive teams to support growth and transformation.