MD of Clothing & Home at M&S Richard Price joins Refined Networks board as Non-Executive Director

Refined Networks, a platform for cross-border digital commerce, has added Richard Price to its board of directors. 

Co-founded by Ben Barnett (former CEO of TFG London), Sune Bjerregaard (former CEO of Masai) and Ian Wallis (former Global Retail Director at Phase Eight), Price’s addition to the Refined Networks board brings with it three decades of retail experience from his roles at Next, M&S, BHS and Tesco’s F&F Clothing. 

“I am thrilled to join the Refined Networks board at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” says Price.

“With the world’s leading retailers launching their own third-party brand platforms, fashion brands have a huge opportunity for growth - but often lack the relationships, expertise or resources to trade across multiple platforms, or cross-border into new markets.”

“I look forward to joining the board as an NED, supporting the development of the Refined Networks solution and helping fashion brands realise their global potential.” 

Barnett comments: “We are delighted to be bringing onboard a retail leader of Richard’s calibre - and one that shares our belief in the power of digital marketplaces to drive fashion’s growth globally.”

“In just over four years at M&S, he has had a transformative impact on the business, and we believe his vision, passion and wealth of expertise will be invaluable to Refined Networks in achieving our strategic objectives, and those of our brand partners, in the next phase of our growth.” 

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Digital commerce is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.