Strategic delivery consultancy Newton, which works with a wide range of retailers, has appointed Wil Schoenmakers senior partner, becoming global head of Retail and Consumer Goods.

His hiring “complements… and expedites the expansion and growth of the company globally, positioning the business to capitalise on its competitive advantage when it comes to increasing its presence and offering across broader Europe and North America within the retail and consumer sector”.

Schoenmakers will be responsible for “expanding and evolving” the impact and value that Newton is able to offer clients in Europe and beyond, “helping them solve their most complex challenges”. 

He joins with “an extensive understanding of the challenges the sector faces, and experience in building solutions that address them”. He has led a large number of strategically significant projects for clients over many years”.

That’s via a 30-year track record in the global consumer sector, from Procter & Gamble as PA Consulting as a Partner and Global Head for Consumer, Retail and Manufacturing to leading Korn Ferry’s global consulting business for consumer, specialising in organisation and cultural transformation.

Newton MD Steve Phillips said: “His track record within the sector is exemplary and he is committed to spending significant time with clients on the ground to support their strategic delivery and ambitions.”

Schoenmakers added: “Newton already has a huge impact in the consumer goods and retail sector, with a potent mix of a strong culture, bright minds, deep sector insights, a true collaborative spirit and real impact offering huge potential globally. 

“We are on an exciting journey to be able to deliver even more impact to current and future clients as true global strategic delivery partners.”