H&M Group’s new chief information officer Diego Teijeiro Ruiz has officially started in the role, following his appointment earlier this year.

Teijeiro Ruiz joins the fashion giant from Zara owner Inditex, where he spent two decades in senior technology and data roles.

Most recently, he served as global chief data and analytics officer at the Spanish retail group.

Confirming the move on LinkedIn, Teijeiro Ruiz said: “After 20 years at Inditex, I feel grateful to every person I’ve worked with along the way. I’ve learned so much from all of you.

“Thank you for your trust, kindness, and support. Tomorrow, I begin a new adventure at H&M Group with excitement and great respect for everything the company represents.

“To my new colleagues at H&M Group, I look forward to meeting you, learning from you, and working together.”

The move comes as Inditex continues to expand its UK retail footprint, with Stradivarius and Pull&Bear opening neighbouring stores at Meadowhall in Sheffield.

The launches mark a Yorkshire first for both brands and take Inditex’s presence at the shopping destination to more than 70,000 sq ft, adding to its existing Zara and Bershka stores.

Pull&Bear has opened a 13,000 sq ft store on Meadowhall’s Lower Level High Street, featuring menswear, womenswear, teen clothing, accessories and footwear.

The shop includes the brand’s latest design concept, aimed at creating a more contemporary retail environment and improving the customer experience.

Next door, Stradivarius has opened a 9,000 sq ft flagship store showcasing its womenswear ranges.

British Land retail leasing director Richard Crowther said: “Stradivarius and Pull&Bear are compelling additions to our retail mix.

“They enhance the breadth of our fashion offer and again prove Meadowhall’s regional dominance, with two more Yorkshire debuts for international brands.

“Meadowhall reaches 20 per cent of the UK’s population, and refreshing our tenant mix with exciting international names such as these means we are providing that vast catchment with access to an unrivalled collection of the best brands.”