Matalan Names New CEO From Major Retail Rival

Matalan names new CEO from major retail rival

Henrik Nordvall will join the retailer in February 2026

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Matalan has announced the appointment of Henrik Nordvall as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the role commencing in February 2026. Henrik Nordvall brings over 17 years of apparel retail experience from his tenure at H&M, where he held various leadership positions across multiple international markets. Most recently, he served as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, the brand’s third-largest market, overseeing revenues totalling $1.5 bi…

Matalan appoints H&M executive Henrik Nordvall as new CEO

Henrik Nordvall, an executive from H&M, is set to join UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan as its new CEO, effective from February 2026.The post Matalan appoints H&M executive Henrik Nordvall as new CEO appeared first on Retail Insight Network.

Matalan appoints former H&M UK and Ireland Chief Henrik Nordvall as CEO

Nordvall has held a variety of senior leadership roles across multiple international markets. Most recently, he led H&M’s UK and Ireland division – the brand’s third-largest market – where he oversaw revenues of approximately US $ 1.5 billion.

Matalan appoints ex-H&M boss as new CEO

Matalan has hired ex-H&M boss Henrik Nordvall as its new CEO. Nordvall most recently served as country manager/CEO of H&M UK and Ireland. He joined H&M in 2008 as a trainee, and held a variety of positions during his 17 years at the company, including global head of franchise, managing director H&M kidswear and managing director H&M menswear. Matalan executive chairman Karl-Heinz Holland, who was appointed to the role in 2024, is set to return t…

Matalan CEO appointment signals UK retail 'requires more global thinking'

Drapers Matalan CEO appointment signals UK retail ‘requires more global thinking’ Matalan's appointment of former H&M UK managing director Henrik Nordvall as CEO signals the value fashion retailer’s intent to professionalise operations, elevate its product offering and infuse the business with “more global, ambitious thinking”, industry insiders told Drapers.The post Matalan CEO appointment signals UK retail ‘requires more global thinking’ appea…