Guy Tysick

About

Senior International Retail & Commercial Executive who excels in leading business transformations that optimise operational efficiency, brand/commercial opportunities and customer experience within competitive, evolving markets. Growth mindset and agile leadership style bring an unswerving focus on continuous improvement, underpinned by well-rounded skill set and business knowledge; inspires motivated, brand-passionate, high-performing teams.

Experience

• Fossil Group, Inc. (18 yrs)
  • Retail Director
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Leads one of three global regions for Fossil and Watch Station, comprising 10 countries with 90+ mainline (full price), concession, outlet & concept stores; turnover €105m; reports to VP, Global Retail and MD, EMEA.

  • Head Of Stores (EMEA North)
    Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Leading the Retail Stores Group Across The EMEA North Region; UK, IE, Benelux, Scandinavia

  • Head Of Retail North Europe
    Mar 2021 - Nov 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Led largest region in EMEA, comprising the UK, Republic of Ireland, Scandinavia, Germany and Benelux; 90+ sites across mainline, concessions, outlet & concept stores; turnover €45m; reported to Director of Stores, EMEA.

• Recruitment consultant at Hays
  Jul 2006 - Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  Recruitment Consultancy specialising in fashion retail.

• Arcadia Group Ltd (10 yrs 6 mos)
  • Interim Manager
    Aug 2005 - Mar 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Led retail operations across North East & Yorkshire for two core brands, Dorothy Perkins and Burton.

  • Various Leadership Positions
    Oct 1996 - Jan 2006 · 9 yrs 4 mos

    Varying positions, including multi site manager, holding area manager. Across, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Topshop and Topman.