Gymshark names former Boden exec as CTO

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    "url": "https://www.drapersonline.com/news/gymshark-names-former-boden-exec-as-cto",
    "title": "Gymshark names former Boden exec as CTO - Drapers",
    "contact": "Shaun Perkinson",
    "excerpt": "Perkinson joins Gymshark from his most recent role as chief technology officer at Saudi Arabia’s Al Waha Travel Retailer (2025-2026). He also previously held the role of chief technology officer (CTO) at Boden between 2019 and 2024. Prior to this, Perkinson also held the position of vice-president of technology at both Tory Burch (2017-2019) and Burberry (2013-2017). He succeeds John Douglas, who has been CTO at Gymshark since May 2021, having previously also been CTO at Tory Burch (2016-2020) and Burberry (2006-2015) during his career. Gymshark founder and CEO Ben Francis announced the news on LinkedIn today (7 July), posting: “Shaun brings more than 20 years of experience building products and leading technology teams, but what really stood out to me was his combination of technical expertise, commercial instinct and collaborative approach. “Technology will continue to play a pivotal role in helping us create better experiences for our community and supporting the next stage of our growth. Shaun joins us at an exciting time and I’m confident we’ll do great things together,” he continued. Francis also said of Douglas’ departure: “Five years ago, John Douglas joined Gymshark to help us build the technology needed for our next stage of growth. Now, after an incredible career in technology, he’s made the decision to retire. “I can honestly say Gymshark wouldn’t be where it is...",
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