Debenhams : Appoints Richard Jones as Trading Director Global Sourcing

Richard Jones is to join Debenhams as Trading Director, Global Sourcing. His appointment follows the recent arrival of Steven Cook as Managing Director of Fashion and Home and will further strengthen Debenhams' own brand product proposition.

Richard joins with a proven track record of buying and merchandising roles along with optimised sourcing and supply chain experience. Richard played a significant part in developing the Sainsbury's TU clothing apparel business and brand. He has also held senior commercial and operational roles at Marks and Spencer plc, Tesco plc and Target, Australia.

Joining the business on 5^th February, Richard's responsibilities will include leading Debenhams' product development and sourcing team which includes overseas hubs in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

On appointing Richard, Angela Morrison, Debenhams IT and supply chain director, said, 'Richard joins Debenhams with excellent knowledge and credentials in both sourcing and product development. He will undoubtedly be a real asset as he leads Debenhams UK and international teams to improve our product offer as we continue to implement the Debenhams Redesigned strategy.'

Richard Jones said, 'I am delighted to join the team at Debenhams. The brand occupies a unique and trusted position with customers and has created a strong house of brands. I am excited to lead on developing sourcing capabilities and to be a part of the Debenhams Redesigned strategy.'

Steven Cook joined the retailer in early January 2018 as Fashion and Home Director.

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About Debenhams

Debenhams is a leading international department store destination with a proud British heritage which trades out of 246 stores across 26 countries. Debenhams gives its customers around the world a unique, differentiated and exclusive mix of own brands, international brands and concessions.

The business serves over 19 million customers with over 5 million visits online per week and deliveries to 60 countries.

In the UK, Debenhams is the market leader in beauty, handbags, occasion wear and swimwear and has a top three market position in womenswear and menswear and top ten share in childrenswear.

Debenhams has been investing in British design for over 20 years through its exclusive Designers at Debenhams portfolio of brands. Current designers include Abigail Ahern, Savannah Miller, Ted Baker, Jeff Banks, Jasper Conran, FrostFrench, Patrick Grant, Henry Holland, Julien Macdonald, Jenny Packham, Preen, Aliza Reger, John Rocha, Ashley Thomas and Matthew Williamson.