Clarks creates new supply chain director role
UK footwear brand Clarks has announced the appointment of Nick Cullen to the role of group supply chain director. Mr Cullen will become a member of the brand’s executive leadership team, reporting to Melissa Potter, chief executive.
In this newly created role, Mr Cullen will focus on organising the supply chain for the entire Clarks group, with the aim of delivering improved costs and customer service. Clarks has stated that his appointment reinforces its business strategy of “leveraging the scale of the combined UK, North American and international businesses”.
Mr Cullen joins Clarks from his role as chief operating officer of UK airport operator BAA. His background also includes senior roles in manufacturing and distribution with international organisations including Mars, Diageo, DHL and The Gap.
Ms Potter said: “Nick brings to Clarks a proven track record of success in end to end supply chain operations and planning. We welcome Nick to Clarks and hope that his appointment demonstrates our firm’s commitment to continuously improving the global service to Clarks' consumers and our business partners. Nick’s experience of working with top tier brands on a global scale position him well to support Clarks in the next stage of our own strategic development.”
