A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd has named Steven Nuttall as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
He will succeed Ian Kellett, who joined in July and is set to retire at the end of May.
Nuttall brings extensive leadership and transformation experience in retail and FMCG, having most recently served as Group CFO at the fresh goods business Flamingo Group.
His previous roles include Interim CFO at Asda and Finance Director for Co-op Food.
He will join the A.F. Blakemore Board and executive team, taking responsibility for finance, property, IT, and procurement.
“I want to thank Ian for his leadership in the significant transformation of our financial rigor, improved processes and systems during his time with us. As Ian steps away I’m absolutely thrilled to have Steven join the AFB team,” said Blakemore’s CEO Carol Welch.
“He will bring a wealth of retail leadership and financial expertise with a strong track record in business profit growth, strategy, and talent development, making him instrumental as we continue to pursue our long-term future growth objectives.”
Commenting on his new role, Nuttal said: “I am delighted to join A.F. Blakemore as CFO and to work with Carol, Peter, the Board and AFB team. It’s an exciting time to come back into convenience retail and I’m looking forward to being part of this great family business and the ambitious growth plans at A.F. Blakemore.”
