Tikki Godley, former chief working officer (COO) of British womenswear retailer By no means Absolutely Dressed, has been appointed managing director of Jigsaw, efficient instantly.
Earlier than becoming a member of By no means Absolutely Wearing October 2024, Godley spent greater than 20 years working for Ted Baker, having began as assistant merchandiser in 2000 earlier than working her approach as much as model CEO of Ted Baker Design Group, established by the model’s proprietor, Genuine Manufacturers Group, and run by PDS.
Jigsaw has additionally revealed that Richard Grainger will tackle the position of sourcing and enterprise improvement director, additionally with quick impact.
Grainger joins Jigsaw from River Island, the place he was co-managing director since September 2023. He beforehand oversaw shopping for and merchandising at Karen Millen, French Connection, Subsequent and Michael Kors.
Former head of ecommerce and advertising and marketing at Hawes & Curtis, Jordan Eaglestone, will tackle the position of digital director on 12 Might, succeeding Perdi Prior.
As managing director, Godley succeeds former Jigsaw CEO Hash Ladha, who resigned in February after 15 months within the position.
Jigsaw folks and tradition director Vicki Williams has additionally exited the enterprise following Ladha’s resignation, Drapers understands.
The brand new management hires come after Jigsaw secured £5m in funding earlier this month from Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross, who will grow to be the bulk shareholder as a part of the deal. The funding might be geared toward accelerating the style retailer’s enlargement plans throughout the UK and worldwide markets.
A Jigsaw spokesperson stated: “This can be a pivotal second for Jigsaw. With recent funding, a revitalised management workforce, and a transparent strategic imaginative and prescient, we’re poised to construct on our heritage and drive the model ahead, each within the UK and internationally. We see big alternative for progress throughout new markets, enhanced digital platforms, and an expanded product providing, whereas persevering with to ship the timeless high quality and craftsmanship our prospects anticipate.”
