Household goods retailer Neptune has hired former River Island CEO Will Kernan as its new chairman.
The news follows the appointment of ex-Soho Home MD Aalish Yorke-Long as the furniture company’s first chief executive last year.
Kernan stepped down from his role of River Island chief executive in November 2022, in pursuit of “personal projects”.
Prior to joining the clothes company, Kernan served as CEO of Wiggle Chain Reaction Group and The White Company.
He already chairs luxury gift retailer Biscuiteers.
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Kernan said: “I look forward to building on these strong foundations and working with Aalish and her team to move the brand forward”.
Neptune is a home decor, furniture and accessories company based in Wiltshire.
The retailer sells from 27 shops across the UK and five throughout Europe.
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