Spar Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has appointed Sonya Harper as chief operating officer.
Harper will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and will serve as acting cheif executive officer in Colin McLean’s absence.
She joined CJ Lang in 2019 as head of central operations & process improvement and was promoted to central operations director in 2020.
Harper brings over two decades of retail operations experience, including senior roles at Scotmid.
Under the new structure, Frank McCarron, director of company owned stores, and Brian Straiton, independent sales director, will now report directly to Harper, who will also oversee the central operations team.
CEO McLean said: “I’m delighted to announce this appointment and congratulate Sonya on her new role. Her experience and leadership will strengthen our operations and support our retailers as we continue to focus on delivering for customers. While trading conditions are challenging, we are well placed to respond and drive the business forward in the months ahead.”
Commenting on her new role, Harper added: “Taking on this role is a great opportunity to build on the progress we have made in recent years. Working closely with the team, my focus will be on supporting our Spar retail partners and stores to deliver the best possible service and range for customers.”
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