The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Tony DeNunzio as Chairman Elect. He will take over from Richard Pennycook when he steps down at the end of his tenure on 20 May.
DeNunzio has over 25 years’ retail industry experience and has worked within the food, fashion, department store, DIY and speciality sectors. His previous roles include being President and Chief Executive of Asda, a non-executive director of Alliance Boots and Chairman of Pets at Home. He is currently Deputy Chairman of Dixons Carphone.
At the BRC, he will work with Chief Executive Helen Dickinson as the trade organisation supports the retail sector during coronavirus crisis.
Dickinson said: “Tony joins the BRC at a crucial time for retail and I look forward to working with him as we continue to deal with the effects of the crisis and the challenges we will face as public health restrictions start to be lifted and retailers get back to delivering for their customers again.”
DeNunzio added: “Coronavirus has been a massive shock to the industry. Its effects are still playing out and creating a huge burden on retail businesses and a threat to the many jobs they provide.
“There has never been a more important time for a collective voice for the industry, to work with the government and other stakeholders to support the industry through the crisis and see it play its part in the recovery of the wider economy.”
