The Entertainer appoints chief operating officer
The Entertainer has appointed former John Lewis Partnership group supply chain director, Mark Robinson, as its new chief operating officer.
He will join the toy retailer in March from his current role as managing director of Wincanton TechCo.
In his new position, Robinson will take over responsibility for the supply chain, IT and transformation from The Entertainer ‘s deputy chief executive, Jeremy Cobbold, who is leaving the business later this year.
Andrew Murphy, group chief executive of TEAL Group Holdings, said: “Mark is a hugely accomplished supply chain professional who also brings significant experience of leading technology focussed teams and large, complex projects.
Never Miss a Retail Update!“I’m delighted we’ve been able to secure him as part of the top-team leading the business through this exciting period of growth.”
Cobbold will continue in his current role until the early summer to ensure a smooth handover.
Murphy added: “Jeremy is an outstanding leader and has been a fabulous colleague to all of us at The Entertainer and TEAL Group.
“He’ll be very much missed by the Grant family, his board colleagues and his team alike and leaves with our very best wishes as he seeks his next challenge.”
