Dan Ferrari
About Dan Ferrari
Dan Ferrari serves as the Head of Kitchens at Wickes, where he has worked since 2019. With a background in project management and retail sales, he has held various positions in the industry, including roles at Travis Perkins plc and Schneider Electric.
Work at Wickes
Dan Ferrari has served as the Head of Kitchens at Wickes since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for new product development within the kitchen category. He manages supplier relationships and oversees buying strategies to enhance the kitchen offerings at Wickes. His position is based in Watford, United Kingdom, where he has contributed to the company's growth in the kitchen segment for five years.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to his current role, Dan Ferrari held various positions at Travis Perkins plc. He worked as a Commercial Project Manager in the Supplier Management Office from 2014 to 2016, and as Head of Buying for Group Kitchens from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes a role as Senior Direct Sourcing Project Manager from 2011 to 2014, and as Commercial Programme Manager for Group Bathrooms in 2017. Additionally, he served as a Director of Retail Sales at GET PLC and Schneider Electric.
Education and Expertise
Dan Ferrari studied at The University of Manchester from 1986 to 1990. He holds PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner qualifications in project management. His educational background and certifications support his extensive expertise in direct sourcing and supply chain logistics, which are critical to his roles in retail management.
Career Beginnings
Dan Ferrari began his career as a Graduate Trainee at Marks and Spencer, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. This initial experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in retail and project management, leading to his long-standing career in the industry.