Our People

Meet our CEO, Ralph Tucker

Ralph has over 20 years in digital retail covering home, fashion and food, and has primarily lead teams in product, digital marketing, ecommerce and supply chain.

Most recently he has been the Chief Product and Trading Officer at NBrown plc, a multi-brand online specialist in fashion and home. Before this he has worked for Marks & Spencer, Fanatics International, Sainsburys and The Very Group.

Ralph is dedicated to developing and empowering his new team to ensure The Cotswold Company is loved by its customers for helping them to make their homes timelessly beautiful.

Catherine Kercher

SHOWROOM MANAGER, NORWICH

“In the 12 plus years I have worked for The Cotswold Company I’ve seen us grow from strength to strength both in the products we sell, the number of stores we now have and the diversity of our customer base.

It’s amazing to see us expanding as successfully as we have with so much more to come. As the longest serving manager within the retail team, I can vouch for how much we support each other and you’ll find this throughout the company.

What I enjoy most is seeing new products being introduced and us wanting to provide our customers with everything they need to furnish their homes.”

Josh Goodall

Finance Controller

“I’ve been with Cotswold for five years and have progressed through a number of roles in the finance team, supported throughout by senior leadership who encourage new challenges and development. I’ve really valued the exposure across the business and the chance to work closely and partner with different teams and departments.

What makes The Cotswold Company a great place to work is the people and the culture – it’s supportive, collaborative and full of opportunity. As the business grows, there’s a real sense of momentum and you’re trusted to take ownership and develop your career.”

Kerry Blakemore-Watson

Outbound Logistics Manager

“I’ve been with the company for 15 years in my role as Logistics Manager, and during that time it’s been a journey of growth, challenge, and real achievement. It hasn’t always been plain sailing, but those challenges have helped shape both the business and the people within it.

What has remained constant throughout is the strength of the team. I’m fortunate to work alongside great colleagues who support each other and pull together, especially in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

The company culture is, at its core, supportive and friendly, and as the business continues to grow at speed, that sense of teamwork and resilience becomes even more important. It’s rewarding to be part of an organisation that is evolving, ambitious, and always moving forward.

Looking back over the years, I’m proud to have been part of that journey and to continue contributing to its future.”