Shoe Zone names Jonathan Fearn as Finance Director

Shoe Zone has appointed Jonathan Fearn as Finance Director. Fearn will take up his role on July 25, 2016.

“I am pleased that Jonathan has agreed to join Shoe Zone as our new Finance Director. His financial and leadership experience from his multiple roles at LloydsPharmacy over the last 14 years ensure he is well placed to run the finance function at Shoe Zone. Nick Davis will work closely with Jonathan to ensure a smooth handover as he transitions to take on more of the CEO responsibilities at the company," said Anthony Smith, Executive Chairman of Shoe Zone.

Fearn has extensive experience in strategic and commercial finance having worked for Celesio Group (UK) since 2002. During this time, he has held a number of roles including financial controller - pharmacy, head of strategic analysis, head of strategic finance and head of healthcare services and commercial finance.

More recently, Fearn was head of region at LloydsPharmacy where he was responsible for retail operations of 235 stores and oversaw 11 area managers and over 2,000 employees. His most recent role was UK integration lead for Celesio Group (UK) where he was responsible for the integration of two UK based businesses acquired from United Drug Group.