Argos FS | Better Placed

Our brief

Argos is a unique multi-channel retailer. Part of the same business as Sainsbury’s and Habitat, they are one of the biggest names on the high street. Still famed for their catalogue – and understandably so as around two-thirds of the UK population have one in their home at any time. But that reputation is changing fast. In recent years, they have expanded into Financial Services powered by Sainsbury’s Bank with the demand for innovation and digital transformation.

bpesearch were asked to bring in an interim Commercial Director to evolve the product offering, create further opportunities in the market and also drive customer engagement. Reporting to Katherine Carlson, this was a high profile and demanding role.

Our approach

Engaging our network of interim candidates bpesearch have successfully appointed Andy Newman as Commercial Director, the role will be instrumental in the development and delivery of their financial services and credit solutions. With extensive experience drawn from Debenhams FS, Avios and MBNA, Argos were delighted to bring Andy in to such a key role. Paul Bendelow worked in conjunction with the talent team and Exec to bring Andy into this high profile role.

The outcome

Andy Newman joined the business as Commercial Director responsible for the design and delivery of new lending products, working in affinity with New Day he has already created a number of highly competitive propositions for the brand.