Asos promotes Paul Turner to head of corporate affairs and sustainability

UK online pureplay Asos has promoted Paul Turner to head of corporate affairs and sustainability, expanding his mandate across public affairs, sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Turner announced his appointment after eight years and six months at the company. He previously served as senior corporate affairs manager from September 2023 to October 2026. Prior to that, Turner held the role of corporate affairs manager from May 2021 to September 2023, corporate communications manager from December 2019 to May 2021 and corporate communications press officer starting in May 2018.

Extensive agency and media experience

Before joining Asos in 2018, Turner spent nearly two years at public relations agency Brands2Life. His tenure included roles as senior account executive and account executive between July 2016 and April 2018. Turner also worked in corporate communications for the UK and international divisions at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies from July 2014 to July 2015.

In his new role, Turner will lead the retailer’s strategy across legislative engagement, public policy and environmental, social and corporate governance initiatives.