Steve joined Boots in June 2020 as Vice President Commercial Director, leading the Trading and Boots.com function across the UK and ROI. He subsequently took on leadership responsibility for Marketing and Retail Own Brand in November 2020.

Steve is a deeply experienced commercial and digital director with broad experience of commercial both in the UK and internationally.

Prior to Steve’s appointment he was Chief Commercial Officer & Director of Digital and a member of the Executive Committee for 12 years at Dixons Carphone. During this time Steve headed up international sourcing leading the top to top supplier relationships across the group.

Previously, Steve was Commercial Director at Tesco for 25 years, where he gained deep experience across commercial, international sourcing, digital general management and health and beauty. Steve also held roles as President of Tesco China and Managing Director of Global Sourcing.