Shop Direct makes CEO announcement

Online retail
Written By Staff Writer

Shop Direct, which operates Very.co.uk, Littlewoods.com and VeryExclusive.co.uk, has appointed Henry Birch to the role of Group Chief Executive. He will join the pureplay later this year.

Birch is currently CEO at Rank Group, which owns and operates Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo alongside several European gaming and casino businesses. Further details here.

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