Dunelm names new chief executive

Leicester homewares giant Dunelm has named its new chief executive – four months after John Browett announced he was stepping. down “for personal reasons”.

Former Evans Cycles chief executive Nick Wilkinson takes the reins at Dunelm from 1 February.

Andy Harrison, chairman of Dunelm, said: “I am delighted with Nick’s appointment. He brings an excellent retail skill-set with multi-channel experience across a number of consumer sectors and geographies. We are confident that Nick’s proven business leadership and track record will help us to deliver our ambitious plans for growth in market share and creation of substantial value for shareholders.”

Wilkinson said: “I am very excited to be joining Dunelm. Dunelm has so many strengths with an excellent customer offering, great people, trusted brands, a leading market position and numerous opportunities for further growth. I am really looking forward to working with the fantastic team at Dunelm and leading the company into its next exciting chapter.”