PEOPLE
June/July 2025
housewareslive.net Dunelm reveals former Sainsbury’s Executive as new CEO D
unelm has announced its appointment of Clodagh Moriarty as Chief Executive Ms Moriarty will succeed Nick Wilkinson who, as announced in February,
had informed the Board of his intention to retire from Dunelm and full-time executive life, following seven years in the role. To ensure a smooth transition, Mr Wilkinson will continue in his role until Ms Moriarty’s appointment and will step down from the Board at the end of September, before leaving the business in early October. Ms Moriarty added: “Dunelm is a fantastic business which I have followed and
admired for many years, so to be joining as CEO is a real privilege. Our homes play a central part in our lives and Dunelm has a very special role in helping customers to create a space which is truly their own. “Even from the outside, its values, purpose and culture are plain to see, which is
credit to the thousands of committed colleagues across the business. Nick and the team have done an incredible job growing the business, its channels and its capabilities over recent years in service of Dunelm’s customers. We have an amazing platform to build from, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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The promotion follows Clawley’s successful two-year tenure as
Bringing over 15 years of senior leadership experience within the
housewares sector, Mr Clawley is well positioned to lead ESG as it continues to expand its portfolio. The company is home to a number of well-known brands, including Daewoo Electricals, ProChef, and the newly launched
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Clawley said: “It’s been a fantastic two years at ESG, and having worked closely across all areas of the business, I’m excited to step into the role of Managing Director. We’ve built a strong, agile team and are leading the way in product development, with exciting new a great position for continued growth.”
Bryan Clover retires as CEO of the Rainy Day Trust J
with recruitment for his successor already underway. In the interim, the charity’s operations will be overseen by Operations Manager
Roz Shabazz-Johnson and the Rainy Day Trust’s board of trustees. The organisation has reassured supporters and partners that it’s business as usual during the transition. While response times may be slightly slower, the charity remains open for enquiries and
info@rainydaytrust.org.uk. Emails to the CEO can continue to be sent to
ceo@rainydaytrust.org.uk. charity has supported thousands of individuals facing hardship. In a heartfelt farewell message, he thanked the industry and its supporters for their continued backing, and shared a deeply personal reminder of why the charity’s mission remains vital.
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