On the move: Luke Phillips departs Studio Retail to take on IT Director role at Townhouse

Luke Phillips has left Studio Retail, where he served as Programme Director, to take on the role of IT Director at nail care brand Townhouse.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: “Whilst I'm said to be leaving the great colleagues I've worked with at Studio Retail, it's with great excitement that I started today as IT Director at Townhouse.”

“I’m really looking forward using my retail and supply chain experience to help them grow from the UK's most talked about premium nail salon brand to a global leader in what is a £5 billion industry.”

Phillips’ CV also includes stints as Head of IT at Kurt Geiger and IT Director at Crew Clothing Company.

RTIH Innovation Awards

Phillips has also been part of the judging panel for the RTIH Innovation Awards, the fifth edition of which is now open for entries.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Check out the 2022 winners here.

The 2023 categories, along with entry forms, can be found here.

FAQs

Is there a fee to enter the awards?: No, it is free of charge.

Can I enter across multiple categories: Yes.

Do I need to complete all the sections in the entry form? No, but the more information you provide, the better chance you have of producing a successful submission.

Do you only accept entries from UK-based companies? No, we accept entries from all parts of the world.

When is the deadline for 2023 submissions? Friday, 27th October.

When will the winners revealed? Wednesday, 29th November at an event in central London, featuring a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony.

Who will be judging the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards?

Mike Cadden, Technology and Business Transformation Director, Start-Rite Shoes

Peter Waugh, Director, International Digital (EMEA, LAC & AP), Starbucks

Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer, Boots

Toby Pickard, Global Insight Leader, IGD

Matt Taylor, Technology Transformation Leader at EY, Retail and Consumer Products

Amodini Chhabra, Investor, Compass Digital Ventures

Gary Newbury, Supply Chain Advisor and Delivery Executive

Nadine Neatrour, Marketing Director, Selfridges 

David Polinchock, Co-Founder/President, Unified Brand Experience Lab

For any other entry related queries, email: scott.thompson@retailtechinnovationhub.com