Blakemore have appointed Nicola McIntosh as chief people officer and she joins from a local NHS Trust where she served as executive board director of people and organisational development.
In this role, she led a team of 120 and played a role in navigating the Trust’s workforce through the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to that, McIntosh held leadership positions at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Jet2Holidays, and Wm Morrisons Supermarkets.
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Blakemore chief executive Carol Welch said: “Nicola’s deep understanding of the complexities of people and leadership, coupled with her passion for creating high performing teams in inclusive work environments, perfectly aligns with our values at A.F. Blakemore, her expertise will be invaluable as we continue to foster a culture that empowers our colleagues and drives long-term success for our organisation. We are excited to welcome her to A.F. Blakemore and wish her all the best in her new role.”
McIntosh added: “I’ve loved my time at the NHS but I’m delighted to move back into retail where my experience and knowledge of championing performance can be used across all functions and disciplines. I thrive in organisations where the culture prioritises their people and it was clear that Blakemore, whilst employing a workforce of over 7,000 people, still retained the family values that are at the heart of its DNA.”
