Dobbies Garden Centres has hired David Robinson as its new Chief Executive.
He has joined the business from Pets at Home where he worked as Chief Operating Officer for over four years. Prior to that, he held MD roles at Bestway Retail and Conviviality, and also worked as COO at Argos where he led the retailer’s digital transformation.
At Dobbies, he has succeeded Graeme Jenkins who has worked with the business for seven years both as CEO and CFO.
The board of Dobbies commented: “We are pleased to welcome David to Dobbies. With his retail experience and focus on customers and colleagues, he will be a fantastic asset to the business as we continue our growth.
“We would like to thank Graeme for his invaluable work, leading the business through its transformation into the UK’s number one garden centre operator more than doubling its size, its re-platforming and navigating the challenges of the Covid period.”
