AllSaints COO Catherine Scorey Jobling to Depart After Seven Years

AllSaints is set to experience a significant change in its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Scorey Jobling, prepares to step down from her role in late October. Her departure marks the end of a two-year tenure as COO and a total of seven years dedicated to the fashion retailer.

Before her time at AllSaints, Scorey Jobling held a long-term position as the womenswear director for Ted Baker. During her impactful period as COO at AllSaints, she garnered considerable praise from CEO Peter Wood, who described her appointment as the first major decision he made upon becoming CEO. Wood credited her with instrumental contributions to expanding the brand's product proposition, evolving its store aesthetic, sharpening operational execution, and elevating the overall brand presence. While her next professional endeavor remains undisclosed, her legacy at AllSaints is clearly marked by substantial achievements.

Reflecting on her time, Scorey Jobling expressed her enjoyment, calling AllSaints a "fantastic company." Her exit follows closely on the heels of other strategic leadership adjustments within the company, which also owns the John Varvatos label. AllSaints recently announced two key promotions designed to strengthen its executive team: Alex Didymiotis was appointed Chief People Officer, and Alfie Meekings ascended to Chief Transformation and Technology Officer. These appointments are aimed at ensuring that these "critically important areas are represented at the highest level of the business."

This year has proven to be particularly dynamic for AllSaints, characterized by several strategic expansions and upgrades across its retail portfolio. The brand has upsized its store at Bicester Village, transitioned to a permanent location at Glasgow's Princes Square, and completed significant upgrades at its Meadowhall and Bullring outlets. Additionally, AllSaints further extended its footprint with the opening of a new store at London’s St Pancras, underscoring a period of robust growth and retail development.