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Currys appoints insider Fredrik Tønnesen as CEO

Wed, 03rd Jun 2026 07:16

(Sharecast News) - Electricals retailer Currys on Wednesday said it had appointed insider Fredrik Tønnesen as chief executive to replace Alex Baldock.

Tønnesen, who started his career as a shop assistant, has been CEO of the group's Nordics business since March 2023 and will take the reins on August 3, 2026.

Baldock was CEO for eight years, helping turn around the company's fortunes and will leave the firm on August 31 to join health and beauty retailer Boots in the autumn.

Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com

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