Kingfisher has appointed Debarati Sen as its new chief commercial officer (CCO).
Sen previously served as CEO of US global flooring manufacturer HMTX Industries.
Prior to this, she spent more than 26 years at industrial machinery manufacturer 3M, most recently serving as its president, home improvement, consumer safety and well-being.
Sen will join Kingfisher in December, and will become a member of the group executive.
Additionally, Kingfisher chief offer and sourcing officer Henri Solère is stepping down from his role in January after 12 years at the brand.
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier said: “I am very pleased to welcome Deba to Kingfisher.
“She brings extensive executive experience in large multinational environments and multiple markets, and is recognised for delivering commercial strategy anchored in product, marketing, business transformation and cross-cultural leadership in the home improvement sector.
“We very much look forward to working with her, as we advance our commercial agenda and continue to build our capabilities in these areas.”
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He added: “I would like to thank Henri for his huge contribution to Kingfisher over the last 12 years.
“Examples of the strength of his leadership have been widespread across the group, including his pioneering of our kitchen, bathroom and storage categories, and the development of our own exclusive brands.”
Sen said: “I am delighted to be joining Kingfisher. With its strong growth opportunities and clear customer propositions in each market, Kingfisher is at the forefront of home improvement, providing retail and trade customers with affordable, quality products, and best-in-class customer service.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on the strong foundations and further build upon Kingfisher’s distinctive competitive advantages.”
Kingfisher upgraded its full-year guidance in September, following a strong half-year performance.
Group like-for-like sales rose 1.9% to £6.8bn for the six months ended 31 July 2025.
The company’s adjusted pre-tax profit was also up 10.2% to £368m, supported by strategic initiatives in e-commerce and disciplined cost management.
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