Terra Firma Capital Partners has announced that Roger Mclaughlan will join Wyevale Garden Centres today and take over from Kevin Bradshaw as chief executive officer. He joins from Toys “R” Us, where he has been Managing Director since 2012.
Bradshaw has been CEO of Wyevale since November 2012. He will remain with the business for the next few months to ensure a smooth transition, after which he will be exploring other leadership roles within the Terra Firma portfolio companies.
Stephen Murphy, Chair of Wyevale Garden Centres, said, “Roger joins us with a fantastic track record in leading retail businesses and he is perfectly placed to build on the success so far and drive further value as the business enters the next phase of its transformation.”
Justin King, Vice Chairman and Head of Portfolio Businesses at Terra Firma, said, “I am looking forward to working with Roger and the team to execute the next phase of our transformation strategy as we transform our supply chain and IT to provide a solid platform for future growth.”