Pauline Wood Founder & Joint Managing Director

Pauline started her career in retail as a Shop Manager with Laura Ashley, rising through the ranks to become their UK Retail Operations Director. During her time on the Retail Board, Pauline led the retail team through the expansion of the business. She was also closely involved in the strategic planning required to take the company public in 1985.

Pauline was seconded to Laura Ashley in the USA in 1992 as part of the team leading a major retail re-structure. She eventually returned to the UK in 1998 to take up a new position as Retail Operations Director with SF Cody. This role grew as the business then acquired Past Times, Ocean Furniture and Hawkshead clothing.

Organisational changes at Retail Variations prompted Pauline to consider alternative ways of working in the retail industry. Following lengthy research and discussions with ex- colleague and friend Claire Beasley, they identified an opportunity to specialise in Retail Operations recruitment and their business has grown quickly since 2004.

Building on an excellent track record of delivery, Pauline and Claire launched court & spark in 2008, sharpening their focus to become "the experts" in senior Retail Operations recruitment.

Pauline’s considerable industry experience gained both in the UK and USA provides real credibility, but more importantly clients and candidates alike will be working with a retail professional who really understands the roles and relationships, based on first hand, personal experience.

You can contact Pauline at pw@courtandsparkconsulting.com or 07799 674860.

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