GENERAL MERCHANDISE NEWS
John Lewis appoints new Finance Director
11 May, 2011 | by Retail Bulletin
John Lewis has appointed Rachel Osborne as Finance Director.
Osborne, who will take up her position in July, joins the retailer from Sodexo where she has been Chief Finance Officer for the UK and Ireland. Prior to this, she held a number of finance roles at Kingfisher.
John Lewis said of the appointment: “Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and has spent significant time in the retail sector. Her many years experience as an operational Finance Director make her well placed to contribute to the ambitious plans we have for developing John Lewis. We all look forward to welcoming her to the business.”
Osborne will report to Managing Director Andy Street and will join the John Lewis Management Board.