JoJo Maman Bébé has appointed Mark Wright as interim CEO, replacing current CEO Gwynn Milligan.
- Mark Wright, formerly COO of FatFace, will begin his new role at the end of October.
- Gwynn Milligan, who joined JoJo in 2017, was promoted to CEO in April 2022.
- Wright expressed gratitude towards FatFace’s leadership as he transitions to JoJo Maman Bébé.
- FatFace highlighted Wright’s role in overseeing its transition to new ownership by Next.
JoJo Maman Bébé has announced the appointment of Mark Wright as its interim CEO. This move follows the departure of the current CEO, Gwynn Milligan, who will be stepping down at the end of October. Milligan, who was promoted to the position of CEO in April 2022, initially joined the company in 2017 as its commercial director.
Mark Wright, who previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer at FatFace, will be taking over as interim CEO. His transition to JoJo Maman Bébé comes shortly after leaving FatFace, where his departure was noted earlier in the year. His responsibilities at FatFace included overseeing the company’s transition to new ownership under Next.
In a LinkedIn post earlier this week, Wright expressed his gratitude towards CEO Will Crumbie and former chief executive Liz Evans for their support during his tenure at FatFace. He described his time at the company as a ‘privilege’ and thanked the leadership for their guidance.
Wright also noted his plans for a brief break after his departure from FatFace but confirmed that he is eager to commence his new responsibilities at JoJo Maman Bébé at the end of October. This strategic move marks a significant change for JoJo Maman Bébé as it navigates leadership transitions.
The appointment of Mark Wright marks a significant leadership transition for JoJo Maman Bébé.