Martin Raper Appointed Head of UK Stores at Currys

Raper’s career at the company spans 19 years, during which he served as a store colleague, Store Manager, Regional Manager, and Territory Director. Most recently, he acted as Head of Operational Excellence for the UK and Ireland, where he led a significant overhaul of the store operating model over the past four years. This tenure focused on simplifying internal frameworks and improving the daily experience for staff.

In a recent statement, Raper emphasized his intention to leverage this background to foster a superior retail environment. His primary objectives include increasing revenue and establishing Currys as a leader in workplace quality for retail employees. He credits the success of his previous initiatives to his former team and aims to apply similar rigor to his new leadership position across the national store network.