The Range, Wilko and Homebase owner CDS Superstores has poached Amazon director Sam Davies to the newly created role of chief supply chain officer.
Davies, who joined the business this week, has spent the last decade in the ecommerce giant’s supply chain department and was promoted to director of operations in 2021.
CDS said his appointment follows recent external leadership appointments in store operations, property and digital “to drive transformational plans and the businesses next phase of growth”.
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CDS Superstores CEO Alex Simpkin said: “Sam has a strong background in supply chain innovation, and we look forward to deploying these skills as CDS continues to grow by developing our brands and customer proposition.”
Davies added: “CDS is one of the most exciting retailers operating at present with great plans for the future. I’m looking forward to helping the business to achieve its full potential.”
The Range owner expanded its portfolio once more last month when it snapped up Homebase out of administration. It acquired the DIY chain’s brand name, intellectual property, and up to 70 UK stores in a move that saved up to 1,600 jobs.
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