Argos appoints head of digital innovation
Argos has appointed Neil Tinegate to the newly created role of head of digital innovation.
Reporting to Argos digital director Bertrand Bodson, Tinegate has joined the company’s digital leadership team which is working to help reposition Argos as a digitally-led business.
Tinegate has joined Argos from EMI Music where his most recent role was vice president of digital projects. Prior to that he worked with Arcadia Group and Bass Leisure.
Commenting on the appointment, Bodson said: “I am delighted to be working with Neil again as I know he will bring new ideas and approaches, combined with a grounded, solutions driven approach at this exciting time for the business. His role is to make sure we are forward thinking and able to move with agility and pace to deliver tangible results.”
Tinegate added: “I am excited by this role as it enables me to combine my experience in digital innovation and technology management in the context of an exciting business change strategy. What has struck me in my first few weeks is the sheer enthusiasm and energy of talented people embracing change and driving the digital agenda.”
