Corporate liveryman appointed as John Lewis MD

We would like to congratulate our corporate liveryman Paula Nickolds for her appointment as managing director of John Lewis.

Paula joined the John Lewis Partnership in 1994 as a graduate trainee in John Lewis Oxford Street. She held a number of senior roles before joining the John Lewis management board as buying & brand director in 2013. Most recently as commercial director, she has been responsible for innovation in John Lewis’s product assortment and the look and feel of its shops.

Sir Charlie Mayfield, chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said: ‘At a time of transformation in the retail sector, Paula’s progressive and dynamic leadership is just what’s needed for the next phase of modern retailing.’

Paula Nickolds said: ‘As a Partner with 22 years service, I know just how special the John Lewis Partnership is. Driven by our unique business model, and with innovation in our DNA, I am immensely excited to lead John Lewis on the next stage of our journey.’

Paula will take up the position from January 2017.

John Lewis Partnership is a corporate member of The Furniture Makers’ Company.