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James Shepherd

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Chief Executive Officer at Commotion Ltd
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

As CEO of Commotion Ltd, James Shepherd is a retail industry veteran with deep expertise in omni-channel strategy and global operations. His career includes senior leadership roles at major brands like Swarovski and The Body Shop. Colleagues consistently describe him as a charismatic, inspiring, and strategic leader.

James has a keen interest in the luxury retail sector, following premier fashion brands such as Coach and Gucci. This reflects his professional history of managing high-end consumer goods and an appreciation for strong brand identity and quality craftsmanship.

He was previously one of only six Senior Vice Presidents at Swarovski, leading the global retail marketing department for their Consumer Goods Business.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Educational Toys
As CEO of Commotion Ltd, he is leading the double-digit growth of the company's proprietary 'tickit' brand of educational resources that inspire learning through play.
Omni-Channel Strategy
A central theme of his career, he has extensive experience leading sales and operations across integrated digital and physical retail channels for global brands.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Chief Executive Officer
Commotion Ltd
10-2018 - 5-2020
Executive Vice President of Sales & Operations: Omni Channel
Lovisa Pty Ltd
1-2017 - 1-2018
Director
The Body Shop
9-2011 - 10-2015
Senior Vice President Of Global Sales & Operations
SWAROVSKI
2008 - 2011
Vice President Sales and Operations Europe North (Consumer Goods Business)
SWAROVSKI
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Education
1986 - 1990
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Carshalton High School for Boys
Higher National Diploma in Business & Finance
Surrey College
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