John Hoerner
John has been a successful retailer for more than 50 years and has run some of the best known and loved retail brands in the world.
John is also on the board of Business for Britain working to change the relationship of the UK and Europe.
John has also been involved with other organisations as:
- Chairman of the British Fashion Council for 3 years, who sponsor London Fashion Week.
- On the board of BAA Plc (operator of UK airports including Heathrow and Gatwick).
- Chairman, Vice-Chairman and a Committee Member at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home over 15 years.
MAJOR RETAILERS
TESCO
CONSULTANT
from 2001
John consulted part-time for Tesco in the UK (the world's 3rd largest retailer). He was also previously...
CEO of Tesco UK Clothing and International Sourcing
CEO of Tesco Central European Clothing.
DEBENHAMS
- CHAIRMAN -
from 1987
One of the most profitable groups of department stores anywhere, growing from 59 department stores to 100.
John also organised the de-merger from The Burton Group in 1998.
HARVEY NICHOLS
- CHAIRMAN -
from 1988
One of the most prestigious department stores in the world.
Retail Groups
The Burton Group
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Burton Group Plc from 1992 - CEO
One of the UK's top retail companies with over 2000 stores in the UK including: Burton Menswear, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Hawkshead, Principles, Racing Green, Topman and Topshop.
Arcadia
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Arcadia Group Plc from 1998 - CEO
The Burton Group was renamed Arcadia Group Plc
which then acquired Sears' brands:
