Burberry veteran Jon-Paul Brett hangs up his trench coat and gets ready for a new career chapter
Jon-Paul Brett has announced his departure from Burberry, where he spent the past ten and a half years, most recently serving as Global Digital Director.
In a LinkedIn post, in which he did not reveal his next move, he said: “After an incredible ten years, it's time to hang up my trench coat and begin a new chapter. Looking back, I've been fortunate to work across almost every corner of technology - from support and strategy to transformation, product, supply chain, commercial and digital. More than the roles themselves, it's been the opportunity to solve meaningful problems alongside exceptional people that has made the journey so rewarding.”
He added: “While I'm proud of what we've achieved together, it is the relationships, friendships and shared experiences that I'll value most. I had the privilege working with, and building, some incredibly talented, passionate teams who've challenged, supported and helped shape the me and Burberry, in equal measure. To everyone I've worked with over the past decade: thank you for your trust, partnership and friendship. Burberry will always hold a special place in my career, and I wish everyone continued success for the future.”
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Digital retail will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
