Barry Panayi takes on key data and insight role at John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis Partnership has appointed Barry Panayi as Director of Data, Insight & Analytics.
He will join on 1st March from Lloyds Banking Group where he serves as Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
Panayi has also worked with brands such as Virgin and Bupa.
John Lewis Partnership said in a statement: “The need for high quality data analytics and customer insight is critical for the Partnership as a customer centric business.”
“Almost every outcome and new business area in our Partnership Plan needs to be built on a strong understanding of customer needs and behaviours, so investing in this area is a big priority for us.”
“I'm incredibly excited to take up my new role and feel privileged to have been asked to be part of such an iconic organisation in such a great team,” Panayi comments.
Store closures
John Lewis is reportedly considering further store closures.
Last year, the retailer took an axe to eight stores as it looked to address the impact of Covid-19.
Up to eight more of its 42 remaining outlets could now be shuttered, according to the Sunday Times.
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