11 July 2025, 03:27
By Furniture News Feb 10, 2025

John Lewis lines up new CCO

John Lewis has announced the appointment of Vikki Kavanagh to run the retailer’s commercial function.

Vikki joins John Lewis from Yoox Net-A-Porter Group, where she most recently served as MD of both Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter. Before her MD positions, Vikki previously held senior buying and merchandising roles at department stores including Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser and Fenwick.

Peter Ruis, executive director at John Lewis, says: "Vikki's extensive experience and proven leadership in the retail sector make her an invaluable addition to our team. Her strategic vision and commercial acumen will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and enhance our customer offering."

Vikki adds: "I'm incredibly excited and proud to be joining John Lewis, which is a brand I’ve admired for many years. John Lewis has a unique opportunity to redefine the UK omnichannel retail experience and I'm looking forward to working with the team to deliver an exceptional offer for our customers."

Vikki joins John Lewis in early April and will assume the role of CCO, reporting to Peter. 


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