John is the Vice President, People & Culture for Primark in the US, where he leads the overall talent agenda for the US expansion. With a roadmap to grow to 100 stores by 2030, John and his team will lead Primark through an unprecedented expansion of its colleague base. Primark enables maximum joy at minimum price, providing a product & experience where people can look good and feel good every day at prices that are affordable to as many as possible, and it brings those brand ethos to life inside the organization with a commitment to creating a culture where everyone is welcome, and everyone can grow.
 
John has deep experience in human resources, organizational & corporate strategy, corporate & crisis communications, DTC/retail businesses, and transformation/turnaround. With more than 17 years at J.Crew Group, John held roles across Human Resources, Retail Operations, and Stores, including Head of Talent Strategy & Management, with responsibility for learning & growth, communications, organizational design, and DEI.