Finance head steps up to lead supply chain at Superdrug and Savers

AS Watson has appointed Mark Peaker as Supply Chain Director for Superdrug and Savers.

Peaker joined Superdrug in April 2020 as Head of Commercial Finance, where he led teams responsible for key commercial finance functions and supported a range of operational and supply chain initiatives.

Prior to this, he served as Head of Finance Transformation at John Lewis Partnership, working on projects focused on operational efficiency, productivity and technology investment.

In his new role, Peaker oversees supply chain operations across both Superdrug and Savers. His responsibilities include developing the network to support demand across online and in-store channels, as well as contributing to broader business growth objectives.

"I’m delighted to step into the role of Supply Chain Director for Superdrug and Savers. Having already spent time working closely with teams across the business, I’ve seen firsthand the scale of ambition and the opportunity ahead as we continue to grow both brands," said Peaker.

"My focus is on building a supply chain that is efficient, resilient and capable of driving the next phase of growth. That means ensuring we have the right people, processes and technology in place, so our operations run smoothly and at pace, enabling the business to scale with confidence and deliver for customers across every channel."

The appointment reflects AS Watson’s focus on strengthening operational capabilities to support both Superdrug and Savers as they respond to changing customer demand across retail channels.

Peter Macnab, CEO of Superdrug and Director of AS Watson Health & Beauty UK,  said: "Mark has already made a significant contribution since joining Superdrug, bringing a strong strategic mindset and analytical rigour to a number of important operational projects.

"Supply chain is a key part of our business, underpinning everything from store availability to our ability to support continued growth. It plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver a consistent, quality experience for our customers, wherever and however they choose to shop with us.

"Mark’s combination of commercial expertise and operational insight makes him exceptionally well placed to lead this function as we continue to strengthen and develop our supply chain operations across both Superdrug and Savers."