FatFace has unveiled a series of changes to its leadership team, as it switches to Next’s Total Platform after being bought by the retailer.
The brand, which was acquired by Next in October for £115.2m, will see COO Mark Wright exit his role to pursue opportunities outside of the business.
FatFace will not be searching for a succesor for Wright, who joined the group in 2019, with the executive’s responsibilities set to be divided between new and existing board members at the company.
Meanwhile, the retailer has also promoted its head of people Jo Wilson and head of UK and ROI stores Karen Johnston to the newly set up positions of people director and stores director, respectively.
The group’s marketing and brand communications director Keely Stocker will also move into the position of marketing and ecommerce director, extending her responsibilities to include digital and customer services.
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FatFace added that its interim finance director since September, Amy Lynch, will take up her existing role permenantly.
FatFace CEO Will Crumbie said: “Bolstering our leadership team and creating these new roles will ensure FatFace is set up in the best way for future sustained growth. I would like to congratulate all those assuming new positions at FatFace and I look forward to continuing to work with them as we take the next step in our journey.”
Next currently holds 97% of the equity at FatFace, while the Hampshire-based brand’s management holds 3% in the business.
In October, Next confirmed that under the deal, management would participate in an additional performance related equity scheme and said that the retailer would retain its management autonomy and creative independence.
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