The Entertainer appoints commercial director
Toy retailer The Entertainer has appointed John Driscoll as its commercial director.
With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Deiscoll will be tasked with driving forward the buying and merchandising functions and supporting the future growth aspirations of the business as it continues to expand both in the UK and overseas.
Driscoll’s past roles include stints at Marks & Spencer, Accenture and nine years at Tesco where he held a range of senior commercial roles within the management team, including responsibility for the toy category.
Gary Grant, founder and managing director of The Entertainer, said: “We’re delighted that John has joined the team at this time and are fortunate that someone of his calibre and expertise was available. John’s invaluable expertise and knowledge of the toy and licensing industries will be crucial in driving the growth of The Entertainer and will offer great support for our ambitious expansion plans.”
