Kingfisher appoints Andrew Livingston as Screwfix CEO
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, has appointed Andrew Livingston as the new chief executive of multi-channel tool and DIY retailer Screwfix.
Livingston was previously commercial and e-commerce director at Screwfix. Prior to that he was director of showroom at B&Q and chief operating officer at the Wyevale Garden Centre chain.
He succeeds Steve Willett who has been promoted to the position of chief executive of group development and productivity at Kingfisher. In his new role, Willett will oversee the development of the group’s multi-channel operations.
Kingfisher said that Willett will also become chairman of Screwfix, remaining closely involved with the business.
Never Miss a Retail Update!Commenting on the appointment, Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire said: “I am very pleased to once again be announcing an internal promotion to CEO of a Kingfisher business. Andrew brings a wealth of experience to support the continued growth of Screwfix.”
