In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break, I’m joined by the Group CFO of Holland & Barrett to explore what happens when finance leadership truly puts the customer first. Vineta Bajaj’s career spans high-growth, tech-led businesses including Ocado and Rohlik Group. She brings a fresh perspective to the CFO role, one that goes far beyond traditional metrics and into customer experience, culture and long-term value.

From scaling online grocery operations to transforming physical retail into community wellness hubs, we explore why stores still matter. We also discuss the role of culture in driving performance and why engaged teams are critical to long-term commercial success.

Together, this conversation offers a clear and practical view of what modern retail leadership really looks like. A must-listen for anyone leading, or aspiring to lead, in modern retail.

• Why customer experience should drive business decisions, even in finance
• What it really takes to scale fast-growth, multi-market retail businesses
• How culture and employee experience directly impact performance
• The shift towards Holland & Barrett stores as community-led wellness hubs
• How technology, data and personalisation are reshaping retail
• Finding the balance between digital growth and human connection in-store

Connect with Vineta via her website: www.vinetabajaj.com

Visit www.hollandandbarrett.com

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