Houlden Group announces appointment of new MD

Denise McLaughlin, who has spent more than 17 years at Houlden Group, has stepped up to the role of managing director from her current position as chief operating officer.

The appointment is said to be a popular one among Houlden Group’s senior management, with McLaughlin having built a reputation that combines an astute business mind with an eye for human relations and company culture.

“I am incredibly proud to step into the role of managing director at such an exciting point in our evolution,” McLaughlin said. “Houlden has always been a powerful community built on passion, and it has been a privilege to be part of that journey.

“As we look ahead, our focus is clear: driving member profitability, delivering strong ROI for our valued supplier partners, and strengthening the resilience of Houlden in an ever-changing luxury retail landscape.”

The Houlden board said: “Denise’s direction, commercial understanding and commitment to our members and supplier partners make her the natural choice to lead Houlden into our next chapter. Her appointment reflects both her contribution over the past 15 years and our confidence in her vision for the future.”