Currys names Caroline Hirst as chief people officer

By Public Technologies
  • Currys appointed Caroline Hirst as chief people officer, effective Sept. 28.
  • She succeeds Paula Coughlan, joining the executive committee, reporting to CEO Fredrik Tønnesen.
  • Hirst will oversee People, Communications, Sustainability functions.
  • She joined Currys in 2025 as group talent, leadership and learning director.
  • Career includes more than two decades in senior people leadership roles at Diageo, Haleon.


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