- AF Blakemore has announced that Carol Welch will join as Chief Executive in April, succeeding Jerry Marwood who is leaving to focus more time on his non-executive directorships and consultancy roles.
- Carol joins the business from ODEON Cinemas Group, where she is Managing Director UK & Ireland and Commercial Officer Europe.
- AF Blakemore recently announced sales for year ending May 22 were £1.2bn and a 9% growth in the first 24 weeks of 22/23.
- Latest data from their company owned retail estate highlighted a positive Christmas trading performance with 4-week LFL retail sales +7.7% to w/e 8th Jan. 23.
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AF Blakemore appoints Carol Welch as new CEO