Matalan, the leading fashion and homeware omnichannel value retailer, has strengthened its senior team with two new hires as it continues to put customers first and deliver on its strategic plan.
James Dorling has been appointed director of property and will be responsible for overseeing Matalan’s network of over 220 UK stores. James will ensure that Matalan’s property strategy is optimised, forward-looking and contributing to the business’s wider transformation strategy. James joins Matalan with extensive experience in property management and leadership, having held positions at Gymshark, Wilko, Walgreens and Walmart, following a 10-year property career at Tesco.
Meanwhile, Keith Down has joined Matalan’s board as a non-executive director and chair of the audit committee following Paul Copley’s decision to step down from the Board. Keith has extensive experience in retail and finance and brings valuable expertise from leadership roles at Selfridges Group, Dunelm, Tesco, and Topps Tiles. Keith will continue to sit on the Boards of Tortilla and Topps Tiles, in addition to his new non-executive role at Matalan.
Karl-Heinz Holland, Matalan’s executive chair, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome James and Keith to the business, who both join with relevant expertise that will prove highly valuable as we continue to execute our strategic plan. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Copley for his significant contribution to the business, particularly during his time as Chair.”
