Schuh Announces Former Footasylum Executive as CFO
Schuh has named former Footasylum finance chief, Nick Scott, as its new CFO, effective 2 November 2026.
Nick brings more than two decades of financial and operational leadership experience across fashion, retail and manufacturing to Schuh, having most recently been at Footasylum since 2023.
Prior to working at Footasylum, Nick served as COO at Suit Direct – a brand owned by Baird Group – from 2018 to 2023.
Schuh says that Nick will join the leadership team to “strengthen financial operations, support sustainable growth” and continue its move to become the “unrivalled” destination for fashion footwear among the youth market.
Nick succeeds David Gillian-Reid, who has been with Schuh for almost three decades.
“[Nick’s] track record of supporting businesses through change and delivering improved performance will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position as the UK’s go-to fashion footwear destination and deliver an even better experience for our customers.”
- Nick Scott has been appointed as Schuh's new CFO, effective 2 November 2026, succeeding David Gillian-Reid, who served as CFO for 28 years
- Nick Scott brings more than two decades of financial and operational leadership experience across fashion, retail and manufacturing
- Prior to joining Schuh, Scott served as COO at Suit Direct from 2018 to 2023, before joining Footasylum in 2023
- Schuh President Tomas Petersson joined the company following nine years at Foot Locker, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
- Petersson was named President of Schuh in July by its parent company Genesco, replacing Colin Temple upon his retirement
Driving value and sharpening commercial focus
Discussing his appointment, Nick says: “Schuh is a brand with real heritage in UK footwear and a deep connection to youth culture. For more than four decades, it has stayed relevant by staying close to its customers and the brands that matter to them.
“This is a fascinating moment for our industry, with trends evolving rapidly and customers shopping across more channels. Schuh’s carefully curated brand partnerships, strong store estate and growing digital presence put it in a great position to meet those changing needs.”
He adds that he looks forward to working alongside Schuh President Tomas Petersson and Schuh’s team across the business to “drive value creation, sharpen our commercial focus and support the delivery of the strategy as we build Schuh’s next chapter”.
Tomas praises Nick’s track record within the footwear industry, saying: “Nick is an accomplished finance leader with outstanding experience, combining strategic financial expertise, strong commercial acumen and proven leadership skills.”
He adds that Nick shares Schuh’s belief in the importance of culture, collaboration and strong teams in driving performance.
“His track record of supporting businesses through change and delivering improved performance will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position as the UK’s go-to fashion footwear destination and deliver an even better experience for our customers,” Tomas adds.
Discussing outgoing CFO David Gillian-Reid's leadership and his 28-year legacy with the company, Tomas says: “I’d like to thank David for his incredible contribution as CFO of Schuh. He leaves behind a business with strong foundations for its next chapter.”
New leadership across Schuh’s board
Nick will report directly to Tomas, who replaced Colin Temple when he retired earlier this year.
Tomas joined Schuh following nine years at Foot Locker, in which he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, overseeing the company’s largest international business.
In July, he was named President of Schuh by its parent company Genesco.
He also led Foot Locker’s premium sneaker banner Atmos as Global General Manager and held senior roles at other sportswear brands such as Intersport and Puma.
Speaking about his appointment at the time, Tomas said he was “honoured” to join Schuh and the Genesco family and praised Schuh’s leadership team for building an “outstanding business with a unique culture, exceptional people and strong brand partnerships”.
He added: “I look forward to building on that foundation, accelerating growth, strengthening our footwear strategy, and delivering an even better experience for our customers, colleagues and brand partners.”
Schuh’s key partners:
Segura
Schuh partners with supply chain management platform Segura to improve multi-tier transparency, compliance, and sustainability across its global supplier network.
CEO: Tom Forbes | Headquarters: Loughborough, UK
CollectPlus
Schuh utilises parcel delivery network CollectPlus to provide customers with expanded Click & Collect locations and convenient, accessible item returns.
CEO: Nick Wiles (PayPoint plc) | Headquarters: Welwyn Garden City, UK
Genesco
Genesco acts as Schuh's parent company and retail partner, supporting its overall expansion, global merchandising, and cross-brand operational strategy.
CEO: Mimi E. Vaughn | Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee, US
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