Boots Ireland seeks Head of IT as part of tech reboot

Boots Ireland is recruiting for a new Head of IT.

“We have big plans for the future here in Boots Ireland,” a job spec states.

It adds: “Working in a fast paced environment, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a team responsible for the technology strategy that fits the business unit’s strategic imperatives while also forming part of the over-all corporate technology strategy.”

“This role sits within the Ireland leadership team, reporting directly to the CIO Boots UK & Ireland, and with additional reporting to the MD of Boots Ireland.”

Paula Bobbett 

Late last year, Paula Bobbett took on the role of Director, Boots.com at Boots UK.

She joined from Dixons Carphone, where she started as Senior Manager, E-commerce Insight in 2013, before becoming Head of Online Trade, Analytics and Insight in 2015 and finally Head of Online Performance in 2018.

Prior to that, Bobbett was Strategy & Analytics Manager at Avon.

“After seven years at Dixons Carphone, I am off to pastures new. I’m incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience I have had and to the many amazing people I have worked with, who I will miss immensely,” she said in a LinkedIn post.

“I can’t wait to get onboard with Boots.com, start meeting the team and learning about this amazing business.”

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