Alison Hands

Alison Hands has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Alison is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Lincolnshire Co-op since April 2023. Prior to this, they held various leadership positions at Wilko, including Managing Director, Trading Director, and Commercial Execution Director from October 2018 to January 2023. Alison also worked at The Body Shop as the Global Retail Operations Director and International Merchandising Director from April 2017 to October 2018. Before that, they were the Vice President and Director of New Customer Proposition Development at Walgreens Boots Alliance, International Retail from August 2015 to October 2016, and the Vice President and Director of Healthcare Propositions at Walgreens Boots Alliance from April 2014 to August 2015. Alison's earlier roles include Commercial Director at Boots Opticians from October 2011 to April 2014, Brand Director Mini Mode at Adams Childrenswear Limited from 2006 to 2008, and Sales Director at Meller Beauty from 2005 to 2006. Alison started their career at Marks and Spencer plc, where they served in various roles such as Category Manager, Merchandise Manager, and Store Management, between 1985 and 2006.

Alison Hands attended Rainham Mark Grammar School but did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study.