Peter Ruis (British Retail executive) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Retail executive
Nationality	British

Latest News about Peter Ruis

10/08/2026

John Lewis announced that Peter Ruis would step down as Managing Director of its department store business in September 2026 to pursue new projects. The company said Will Kernan would take over in an orderly succession plan, while Ruis remained in post until 6 September.

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Bio/Wiki

Summary	Peter Ruis is a British retail executive with over 30 years of experience in fashion and department store leadership. He has held senior roles at John Lewis, Jigsaw, Anthropologie, and Indigo.

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	BA (Hons) in International History & Politics
College/University	University of Leeds

Career

Overview	Joined Marks & Spencer early in his career. Worked in buying and brand roles at Ted Baker and Levi Strauss Europe. Joined John Lewis in 2005 and later became Buying and Brand Director. Served as Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw. Led Anthropologie’s international business as Managing Director. Served as CEO of Indigo in Canada. Returned to John Lewis in 2024 to lead the department store business. Announced departure from John Lewis in 2026.

Overview

Joined Marks & Spencer early in his career.
Worked in buying and brand roles at Ted Baker and Levi Strauss Europe.
Joined John Lewis in 2005 and later became Buying and Brand Director.
Served as Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw.
Led Anthropologie’s international business as Managing Director.
Served as CEO of Indigo in Canada.
Returned to John Lewis in 2024 to lead the department store business.
Announced departure from John Lewis in 2026.

Social Media

LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ruis-2783141

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First joined the John Lewis Partnership in 2005.
2. Spent about nine years in his first stint at John Lewis.
3. Built a career mainly in retail fashion and brand leadership.

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