Matchesfashion hires Frasers Group exec as chief commercial officer

// Matchesfashion hires former Frasers Group head of luxury brands Carl Tallents as CCO

// Tallents has over 18 years’ experience in senior roles across sales, buying and merchandising

Matchesfashion has poached Frasers Group head of luxury brands Carl Tallents as the company’s new chief commercial officer.

Tallents will join office and begin his role for the fashion retailer in October.

He has joined from Sports Direct owner Fraser Group, where he currently serves as head of luxury brands, a role he has held for the past six years.

Prior to this, Tallents was the head of brand at luxury retailer Flannels.

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“I am looking forward to getting to know the team and thrilled to be working alongside Nick to help deliver the next phase of Matchesfashion, a true market leader in modern luxury fashion globally,” Tallents said.

Matchesfashion chief executive, Nick Beighton said: “Carl is a fantastic addition to our executive leadership team. We remain focused on our ambition to be THE luxury destination for customers in the world.

“Carl brings a depth of experience and leadership that will be invaluable as we enter our next phase of growth.”