Key facts
- Peter Ruis is stepping down as managing director of John Lewis.
- Peter Ruis will depart in September.
- Ruis served as managing director for less than three years.
- Ruis cited a desire to pursue new projects for his departure.
- Will Kernan will succeed Peter Ruis.
- Will Kernan is a non-executive board member at John Lewis.
- John Lewis is facing challenging trading conditions.
Peter Ruis is set to depart from his position as managing director of John Lewis in September. Ruis has served in the role for less than three years and stated his decision stems from a desire to pursue new projects. The British retailer is currently navigating challenging trading conditions. Will Kernan, a non-executive board member, will succeed Ruis as managing director. Kernan's appointment comes as John Lewis faces a difficult market environment.