Retail’s people champions unite as Judges for the People in Retail Awards 2025
- Bev Imrie, Director of Industry, Fashion Retail Academy
- Jag Weatherley, Senior VP of Operations, ASOS
- Lee Bagnall, CEO, Go Outdoors
- Shane Ashby-Roche, Head of Organisational Development & Culture, The White Company
- Terry Cannon, Founder, WeComm
- Lynn Ritson, Global Digital Director, Dr. Martens
- Matthew Bourne, Retail Director, Cook
- Michael Truluck, Chairman, Joe Browns
- Nigel Oddy, CEO, American Golf
- Chris Brook-Carter, CEO, Retail Trust
- Fiona Lambert, President, Author, Ambassador
- Giles Smith, Transformation Director, Mach Alliance, ex Burberry & Selfridges
- Gill Smith, Managing Director, The Perfume Shop
- Jo Causon, CEO, Institute of Customer Service
- Liz Jewitt-Cross, Founder, Future HR
- Martin Newman, Founder & Consumer Champion, The Consumer Group & Neve Jewels
- Penny Grivea, CEO, Ashley & Burwood
- Phil Vickers, Director of HR, Charles Tyrwhitt
- Sean Ghouse, Retail Director, Fortnum & Mason
- Meg Lustman, Senior Expert Adviser, Mentor, and NED, N Brown Group & ProCook
- Glynn Davis, Founder, Retail Insider
“From merchandisers and buyers to digital innovators, warehouse teams, and shop floor managers, retail has so many exciting pathways for people to build successful and fulfilling careers. This year, we’re focused on celebrating the people who truly are the backbone of the sector. Our panel of judges represents the best in the business, and together, we’ll shine a light on the individuals and initiatives that drive excellence in retail.”
Karen Howard, Managing Director of The Retail Bulletin, added: “We are honoured to be working with such legends of the retail industry on this year’s judging panel. Their expertise, insight, and passion for recognising the incredible talent across retail make them the perfect advocates for our mission. The People in Retail Awards isn’t just about celebration—it’s about encouraging businesses to build, support, and champion their people, who are at the very core of retail’s success. I can’t wait to see the remarkable stories this year’s judges uncover.”
The People in Retail Awards 2025 will take place on 24 September 2025 in London, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of the people at the heart of the retail sector.
