Mens fashion retailer Gant has appointed Steven Kelly as Head of Wholesale for its UK & Ireland divisions.

Mr Kelly, who begun the job on 6 January, will report directly to Commercial Director Peter Jenkins.

Fergus Patterson, MD of Gant UK commented: “Having reviewed our commercial structure and given the importance of developing our wholesale business, we have strengthened our wholesale team in order to deliver our plans over the next few years. We are delighted to have Steven on board.”

Mr Kelly, who has worked at Wolsey, Marc O‘Polo and Fred Perry, will be responsible for the wholesale operation, leading and directing the teams selling Menswear, Womenswear, Kidswear, & Homeware, as well as developing its key license businesses to increase focus on Footwear, Underwear and Accessories.