UK-based furniture retailer Sofa Club hires former TK Maxx and Homesense exec David Lowe as Finance Director

Sofa Club has announced the appointment of David Lowe as its new Finance Director.

He joins following a 15-year career at TK Maxx and Homesense, part of the TJX Europe family.

Starting on the company’s graduate scheme, he progressed through a variety of senior finance roles, gaining expertise across e-commerce, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), financial control, and, most recently, in supporting store operations across Europe.

"Sofa Club is an exciting brand with huge potential in both the online and in-store markets. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience from the retail sector to help support the company’s ambitious growth plans and ensure we build a strong financial foundation for the future,” he says. 

Sofa Club Co-Founder Thomas O’Neill  comments: "We are delighted to welcome David to the team. His proven track record in senior finance roles and his deep understanding of multi-channel retail will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Omnichannel retail will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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