John Lewis has appointed Kathleen Mitchell, Accessorize md to become trading director.
She will take up the role in mid-September.
Mitchell was promoted to md at Accessorize last October after three years as branding director. She also has experience in marketing and management roles at L’Oréal.
‘Kathleen brings a huge amount of experience in modernising retail brands which will help support the turnaround of our John Lewis business,’ says Pippa Wicks, John Lewis executive director.
‘She will lead our trading strategy across all categories, ensuring that we continue to inspire and delight our customers.’
