John Lewis appoints online director

Department store chain John Lewis has announced the appointment of Mark Lewis as online director,

responsible for growing and developing the retailer’s online business.

Lewis, who joins from Collect+ where he has been CEO, will join the retailer and the John Lewis Management Board on March 4, where he will then report directly to managing director Andy Street. Prior to his role at Collect+ Lewis spent six years at eBay in roles including UK managing director and European marketplaces director.

In his new position as online director, he will take on the leadership of the online team and assume responsibility for profitability and development of the retailer’s online channel. In addition, he will also lead the omni-channel development team, working closely with his JLMB colleagues.

Street said: "Mark is ideally placed to continue the growth and development of our online business. He brings insight and experience of the retail sector, and will be driving further innovation across both our website and omni-channel offer. We are all keen to welcome him when he joins in March."

Lewis added: “I’m delighted and honoured to be joining John Lewis. In the rapidly changing retail environment I believe the John Lewis proposition and partnership model provide genuine and enduring advantages and I look forward to playing a part in writing the next chapter of the business.”