(US and Canada) Kingfisher plc, a leading home improvement company with retail brands including B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, and Screwfix, has appointed Simon Jury as Chief Data Officer. Jury will spearhead the development and implementation of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence applications across the Kingfisher group to drive growth and enhance value creation.

Jury brings over 20 years of experience in leveraging data and analytics to create commercial value across sectors such as retail, FMCG, CPG, telecommunications, and finance. His expertise spans building and leading teams, driving advanced analytics initiatives, and establishing operations in global markets, including India, China, Japan, and Latin America.

Prior to joining Kingfisher, Jury served as Vice President of Data and Analytics at Asda, where he played a pivotal role in building data-driven capabilities that contributed to increased sales, improved margins, and enhanced customer value.

“Pre-emptive thanks to all my new friends and colleagues in Kingfisher. Can’t wait to get stuck in,” shared Jury in a LinkedIn post.