New Look appoints Lynda Petherick as new Chief Executive Officer

UK fashion retailer New Look has named Lynda Petherick as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Helen Connolly, who will remain with the company until September 2026 for a handover. Petherick joined New Look in 2024 as Chief Information Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2025, leading the company's digital transformation efforts and operational improvements. The leadership change follows a significant recovery in New Look's financial performance.