John Lewis’ head of women’s brands and own-label Claire Miles is stepping down from the business after more than three years in the position.
The exec joined John Lewis in June 2022 after serving as head of buying and development at fashion retailer Mint Velvet, from June 2020 to February 2022.
She also served as head of buying for womenswear brands at Asos from 2013 to 2014 under an interim position. Additionally, she worked for New Look from 2004 to 2010 under various roles, most recently serving as its senior buyer outwear and tailoring.
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Posting on LinkedIn, Miles said: “After three and a half years, I am saying goodbye to John Lewis.
“This has been a deeply rewarding chapter. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me to be part of the transformation journey, the breadth of opportunity, and the chance to work alongside exceptional colleagues who care deeply about quality, customers, and each other.”
She continued: “John Lewis is an organisation defined by its values, and leading and contributing within that environment has shaped how I think about people, performance, and long-term impact.
“I leave with enormous respect for the talent across the business and appreciation for those who supported and collaborated with me along the way to achieve great things.”
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