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John Lewis appoints Will Kernan as managing director

UK retail group the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that Peter Ruis has decided to step down from his role as managing director of department store chain John Lewis to pursue new opportunities. Ruis will be succeeded by Will Kernan, currently a non-executive board member of JLP, as part of a succession plan. Ruis will remain with the...

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Former River Island CEO Will Kernan to join John Lewis board

John Lewis Partnership has appointed Will Kernan as a non-executive director of the Partnership board, with effect from September 12, 2023. Commenting on Kernan’s appointment to the board, Sharon White, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said: "We’re fortunate to have Will’s extensive experience and expertise, which will play a significant...

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River Island names former The White Company boss as CEO

River Island has appointed former boss of The White Company and Wiggle, Will Kernan, as its new CEO, effective 30 September. Kernan will be taking over from current CEO Ben Lewis, the nephew of founder Bernard Lewis, who has led the company for the past nine years. Lewis will stay on as non-executive director of the company. Kernan has...