CMS Distribution has named Fergal Gara as new Chief Commercial Officer. Reporting into CEO and Founder Frank Salmon, Gara will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for growth in consumer channels in both the UK and Ireland and all other global regions.
Gara joins CMS from Amazon EU, where he held various Senior Commercial and Operational roles covering the UK and EU. With over 25 years’ experience across retail, entertainment and technology sectors Gara has demonstrated his passion for growing and improving businesses. Prior to Amazon, Fergal held senior roles at Sony (PlayStation) and Walmart (ASDA) among others.
The second senior leadership appointment adds Hannah Delaney (pictured) as Marketing Director, reporting into Huw Jones Chief Business Officer. Delaney has over 20 years of commercial marketing experience leading brand and channel strategies for global organisations in the technology sector, most recently as CMO at Exertis.
Frank Salmon Founder and CEO said, “We are delighted to welcome Fergal and Hannah to CMS Distribution. Both roles are vital to the long-term success of the company, as we strive to improve commercial and operational value across the group, achieving sales growth and improving customer and vendor satisfaction. CMS will leverage their experience and commercial expertise as leaders in the market, to drive innovation through digital transformation across CMS Distribution, gaining wider market share and ultimately exceed expectations of our customer and vendor partners.”
