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Darren Ainsworth

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Head of Quality, Technical ,Sourcing and Sustainability at John Lewis & Partners
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Darren Ainsworth is a seasoned retail leader and the current Head of Quality, Technical Sourcing, and Sustainability at John Lewis & Partners. With over three decades of experience, including senior sourcing roles at Marks & Spencer, he specializes in transforming complex supply chains, championing ethical sourcing, and driving strategic efficiencies.

His career is distinguished by a successful transition from finance into high-level merchandising, supply chain management, and sustainability leadership.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Quality, Technical ,Sourcing and Sustainability
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Sourcing
His current role and past experience emphasize developing CSR, sustainability, and traceability policies for major retail supply chains.
Retail Transformation
He has a proven track record of transforming sourcing models, such as shifting from full-service to a direct-to-factory supply base at Marks & Spencer.
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Work history

12-2025
Head of Quality, Technical ,Sourcing and Sustainability
John Lewis & Partners
4-2024 - 10-2025
Chief Commercial Officer
Prime Source Enterprises Limited
9-2014 - 3-2024
Head of Sourcing
Marks & Spencer
9-2014 - 3-2024
Head of Sourcing
Marks & Spencer
12-2008 - 8-2014
Senior Sourcing Manager
Marks & Spencer
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