The White Company snaps up Charles Tyrwhitt exec as new CFO

The White Company has poached Charles Tyrwhitt exec Alan Martin as its new chief financial officer.

Martin succeeds Robert Miller, who steps down next month after a decade in the role, Drapers reported.

Miller joined The White Company in 2015, after sitting in various finance positions across John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser.

Incoming CFO Martin joins from Charles Tyrwhitt, where he has spent the last eight years as its finance boss. He previously served as global finance director of Mothercare and UK finance director of Amazon.

Prior to that, he worked as head of finance for Argos from September 2007 until September 2010, as well as property financial controller for Tesco from August 2003 to April 2005.

A spokesperson for The White Company said: “”After 10 years with The White Company, Rob is leaving to take an extended career break. Alan Martin from our fellow Bectin Group business Charles Tyrwhitt will be joining us as CFO.”

The appointment comes after the fashion and homeware brand reported a profit boost in its latest financial results, as shoppers returned to the high street.

Operating profit for the retailer was up 4% to £33.5m in the 52 weeks to 29 July 2023, up from £32.3m the year prior. However, on an adjusted basis taking exceptional items into account, profit decreased 3% to £31.9m.

Earlier this month, The White Company founder Chrissie Rucker promised there were “lots of very exciting things to come” as the brand turns 30 later in the year.

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