Dunelm has poached Sainsbury’s chief retail and technology officer Clodagh Moriarty as its next chief executive, as current boss Nick Wilkinson prepares to retire after seven years in the role.
Moriarty, who has spent 15 years at the supermarket giant, will take over on 1 October. She currently sits on Sainsbury’s operating board and leads store operations, digital strategy, customer experience, and technology platforms.
Before joining Sainsbury’s, Moriarty spent nearly a decade at Bain & Company.
She said: “Dunelm is a fantastic business which I have followed and admired for many years, so to be joining as CEO is a real privilege.
“Even from the outside, its values, purpose and culture are plain to see, which is credit to the thousands of committed colleagues across the business.
“We have an amazing platform to build from, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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Dunelm chair Alison Brittain said: “We are thrilled to be appointing Clo as our new CEO. She is a proven industry leader and brings an impressive range of skills and experience from one of the UK’s largest retailers.
“As Nick hands on the baton, we are confident her blend of retail, digital and strategic expertise will be a significant asset as we move into our next phase of growth.”
Wilkinson, who informed the board of his decision to retire in February, has led Dunelm since 2018.
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