Directorate Change
Christopher Hedley Brook-Carter appointed as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
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itim Group plc, a SaaS based technology company that enables store-based retailers to optimise their businesses to improve financial performance, announces the appointment of Christopher Hedley Brook-Carter as Non-Executive Director of the Board, with immediate effect.
Chris is a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership experience across media, retail intelligence, and social impact organisations. His career has a strong focus on consumer-facing industries, digital transformation, and driving organisational growth. Chris brings a unique blend of commercial acumen, digital innovation, and social impact leadership to the executive team.
Previously, Chris has built a distinguished career across the media and retail sectors developing a niche expertise in social impact. As Managing Director and SVP of Retail Week and the World Retail Congress (2012-2020), he successfully transformed these legacy brands into digital-first platforms. Since 2020, as CEO of the Retail Trust, he has led the modernisation of a 193-year-old charity, championing the wellbeing of over 600,000 retail workers across the UK. Recognised for his advocacy of diversity and inclusion, Chris combines commercial insight, digital expertise, and purpose-driven leadership making him exceptionally well-qualified to serve on the board of itim.
Ali Athar, CEO of itim, said: "We are delighted to welcome Chris to our Board as a Non-Executive Director. Chris brings a wealth of experience in the retail industry, coupled with a strong track record in digital transformation and purpose-driven leadership. His insight and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our strategy and deliver long-term value for our shareholders."
Additional information
Christopher Brook-Carter, aged 49, does not own any shares in the Company nor any rights to subscribe to any shares in the Company.
A list of Christopher's current directorships and partnerships together with those held within the last five years is set out below:
| Current appointment | Appointments within previous 5 years: |
| Black British Initiative (trustee) | Retail Trust (trustee) |
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