Dobbies, the garden centre chain once owned by Tesco, has appointed Andy Hannan as its new Commercial Director.
Hannan has previously held senior commercial roles at retailers such as Homebase, Halfords, Jessops and Argos, where he was part of the team that led the digital transformation of the business.
Departing Commercial Director, Richard Hodges, has stepped down from his role which he has held since 2021.
David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies, said: “Andy is a really experienced commercial director and will bring with him brilliant knowledge from his time at other major UK retailers.
“As we move into our new financial year, someone with Andy’s depth and breadth of experience is just what we need to ensure we are well positioned to further develop our commercial success. He is a really experienced operator and will be an asset to the team.”
Hannan added: “I’m super excited about the opportunities there are with Dobbies. I’m a frequent Dobbies customer, with five stores in the area where I live. With a market-leading position, I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, colleagues and suppliers across the business.”
Dobbies, which has 77 stores across the UK, suffered a significant fall in sales and profits during its last financial year after being hit by the inflation crisis and adverse weather.
