Katharine Poulter

Katharine Poulter is an experienced senior executive with a strong background in commercial leadership across various retail organizations. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Indigo since August 2021, Katharine previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Laura Ashley for a brief period in early 2020. Prior experience includes positions such as Managing Director and Commercial Director at Wilko, Commercial Director at Hobbycraft, and Commercial Director at Dobbies Garden Centres. Katharine also held significant roles at B&Q, Home Retail Group PLC, Habitat, and Marks and Spencer, contributing to product development, trading, and merchandising functions. Katharine holds a BSc in Statistics and Managerial Science Techniques from Cardiff University, obtained in 1993.