UK based casual clothing retailer Fat Face has named Oasis and Warehouse boss Liz Evans as its new chief executive, succeeding Anthony Thompson who is leaving the business in January after a nine-year tenure.
Evans has served as CEO of Oasis and Warehouse since 2013, having joined the former in 2010 as managing director. She began her career at Marks & Spencer working in retail, womenswear and international roles and became head of selling for womenswear and the Per Una brand.
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“She not only brings substantial experience of the UK and international clothing market, but understands our customers,” says Lord Rose, chairman of Fat Face. “Liz also joins at a positive time for the Fat Face brand as trading is resilient and we are seeing the benefit of key infrastructure investment.”
The retailer recently hailed a strong year after booking higher sales and earnings, boosted by investment in areas including in e-commerce.
The appointment is understood to have led to the promotion of Hash Ladha as Oasis and Warehouse CEO. Ladha is a former Asos and New Look director who has served as chief operating officer of both Oasis and Warehouse since 2015.
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