Jeremy Pee joins Matalan as Non-Executive Director following departure from Marks and Spencer

Matalan has announced the appointment of Jeremy Pee as Non-Executive Director.

Most recently, Pee was Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Marks and Spencer.

He was hired in 2018 from Canadian supermarket chain Loblaw, taking on the aforementioned role earlier this year.

He was previously Chief Digital and Data Officer, and held that position for just over four years.

Pee recently moved his family back to Canada in a planned move. His responsibilities have been taken on by Co-Chief Executive officer Katie Bickerstaffe until a replacement is found.

In a LinkedIn post, Pee said: “After an incredible five-year journey at Marks and Spencer, my family and I have decided it's the right time to return home to Toronto.”

“It's been a privilege working for such an iconic and beloved retailer and helping to lead a significant digital and technology transformation.”

“Over this time, we have scaled a successful loyalty and personalisation program (3x members), turbo-charged our omnichannel experiences (~2x pen), advanced our analytics and AI capabilities through BEAM platform, and step-changed our digital and technology capabilities and culture to deliver an ambitious agenda.”

“Most importantly, I'm proud to have been part of a leadership group who helped lead a successful turnaround at M&S.”

He added: “I feel very lucky to have worked with and learned from so many amazing colleagues and leaders who have shaped both my professional and personal growth. Their support and collaboration have been invaluable, and I'm immensely grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such a remarkable team.”

In a LinkedIn post, Matalan said: “Jeremy brings 20 years of retail experience and has a proven track record of driving businesses’ digital strategy that will prove hugely valuable as we refine and deliver our omnichannel strategy to serve families better.”

Pee commented: “Matalan is a stalwart of British retailing, with a rich heritage operating in a market with strong growth opportunities. I look forward to working with the board and the executive team to unlock the full potential of digital and omnichannel retailing to build a stronger, more modern Matalan.”