Liam N.

Liam N. has extensive work experience in various commercial and retail roles. Liam started their career as an Assistant Buyer at Homebase in 2000, where they worked in the 'Outdoor Living' team. In 2001, they joined Blueheath as a Buyer, responsible for purchasing ambient grocery and non-food items. After Blueheath was acquired by Booker Plc, Liam worked there until 2003.

From 2003 to 2006, Liam worked as a UK Accessory Buyer for THE CARPHONE WAREHOUSE UK LIMITED, where they handled branded and own label mobile phone accessories.

In 2006, Liam joined Apple as an EMEA Category Manager for Accessories, responsible for ranging strategy and new product development in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Later, Liam became a Senior Commercial Manager at Apple, where they managed partnership relationships with iPhone networks across Europe and launched new carriers in Apple Retail stores.

Liam then moved on to Currys plc, where they served as Head of Retail Trading for CPW Retail and later as Head of Commercial Trading for CPW Shop In Shops. In these roles, they were responsible for overall commercial plans, weekly trading performance, and forecasting. Liam also worked closely with manufacturers and other departments to deliver network volume targets and ensure a competitive offering and outstanding customer experience.

In 2018, Liam took a career sabbatical at www.thenolans.uk before joining Scope as Head of Commercial & Central Operations. Liam later became Head of Commercial -Retail at Scope and was a member of the Retail Leadership Team until 2020.

Most recently, Liam worked at The Good Store as Head Of Retail, Buying & Central Operations, where they led the development and launch of a new premium retail offer in central London. Liam was responsible for refining the retail proposition, managing P&L, and leading supplier selections and negotiations for proposed concessions and trade partners.

In 2023, Liam started working at Sim Local as Head of Commercial.

Liam N. obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from De Montfort University between 1997 and 2000. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained additional certifications. Specifically, in October 2021, they received certification in Emergency First Aid at Work from Blue Light First Aid. Furthermore, in August 2022, they obtained the Certified Fire Marshall (FM) certification from Office Test.