Lidl GB has invested £13 million in an in £11 per hour pay increase for all colleagues, amid a wider leadership team shuffle.
The new appointments have been announced as the German discounter announces a pay rise for all colleagues, including those on a salary. Hourly-paid colleagues outside of the M25 will see entry level pay rates increase by 10p an hour (from £10.90ph), starting from this month.
Maciej Tylkowski is joining Lidl GB’s board of directors as joint chief operating officer (COO) and will be responsible for Lidl GB’s supply chain, working closely with current COOs Matt Heslop and Tim Ulbrich who oversee the sales and logistics teams.
Currently chief operating officer at Lidl Poland, Tylkowski has worked at the discount retailer for almost 23 years, serving as an executive board member for the past 17 years.
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Separately, Nan Gibson, currently chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Lidl GB, will be moving on to work as senior VP HR concepts at Lidl Stiftung. Gibson has overseen the retailer’s investment in pay and recruitment with two wage rises last year, worth a combined £50 million.
Taking her place in supporting the growth and cultural development of the company will be Stephanie Rogers, who is currently director of employee lifecycle and experience at Lidl GB.
“I’m delighted Maciej and Steph are joining our board of directors. In their new positions they both bring a wealth of experience and will be instrumental in further bolstering our growth,” said CEO Ryan McDonnell.
“I’d also like to congratulate Nan on her new role. Nan has played an enormous part in our growth, fostering our talent and making us one of the best employers in the country. I’d like to thank her both personally and on behalf of all our colleagues, and wish her the best of luck for the future.”
