Argos Boosts Digital Team With Second EMI Executive

Argos has appointed a new 'forward thinking' head of digital innovation as part of its three-year strategy to become a leading digital retailer.

Neil Tinegate reports to Argos digital director Bertrand Bodson, who worked with Tinegate at EMI and who was appointed in July, and will form part of the Argos digital leadership team.

Tinegate was vice-president, digital products at EMI Music and was 'instrumental' in setting up OpenEMI, a bridge between the group and music-tech start-ups. He also worked at Topshop-owner Arcadia Group, where he spearheaded several business change projects.

His appointment follows the three-year plan given by Argos to investors last October that it said will see the chain become a 'digital leader' in the retail sector.

Argos, owned by Home Retail Group, said Tinegate would perform a 'vital' role in the plan.

Bodson said: 'I know [Neil] will bring new ideas and approaches, combined with a grounded, solutions-driven approach at this exciting time for the business. His role is to make sure we are forward thinking and able to move with agility and pace to deliver tangible results.'

Argos also appointed Stephen Vowles as marketing director and 'voice of the customer' last month.