Senior management
Kingfisher’s Group Executive team meets monthly and is responsible for the overall strategic decision-making of the Group. It is supported by the Group Operating Board and the One Team Board.
The Group Operating Board, made up of the Group Executive and five other members, is responsible for the delivery of the strategy, reviewing progress against it and ensuring strategic priorities are fully supported.
The One Team Board, made of the Group Operating Board and 14 other members, is responsible for implementing the strategy and fulfilling our Better Homes, Better Lives mission at an Operating Company level.
Ian Cheshire
Group Chief Executive
Guy Colleau
CEO, Group Sourcing & Offer
Kevin O'Byrne
CEO, B&Q and Koçtaş brands
Philippe Tible
CEO, Castorama and Brico Dépôt brands
Steve Willett
CEO, Group Productivity & Development
Karen Witts
Group Finance Director
Philippe Tible CEO, Castorama and Brico Dépôt brands
Current directorships: Appointed to the Board in October 2012 and as Divisional CEO, Castorama and Brico Dépôt in March 2012.
Expertise: Philippe is responsible for Kingfisher's businesses in France, Poland, Russia and Spain. He joined Kingfisher in 2003 as CEO of Castorama France, becoming CEO Kingfisher France in 2008, where he was responsible for both Castorama and Brico Dépôt. Before joining Kingfisher Philippe held senior roles at DIY retailer Leroy Merlin and furniture retailer, Conforama.
