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Forbidden Planet International welcomes new md

Pop culture retail chain, Forbidden Planet International has welcomed a new managing director.

Andrew Staff (pictured) brings extensive experience in the retail sector to the role, having previously served as ceo of Notcutts Garden Centres, coo of the EMEA region for Funko and more recently md of Builders Merchants UP Building Products.

“We are delighted to welcome Andrew as the new Managing Director of Forbidden Planet International,” commented Kenny Penman, a founding director at Forbidden Planet. “Andrew brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, and we are confident that he will be a great asset to our team. We look forward to working with him to continue growing the Forbidden Planet brand.”

Andrew continued: “I am thrilled to be joining Forbidden Planet International, a fantastic brand with a loyal customer base and a rich history in the retail sector. I am excited about the opportunity to lead the company through its next phase of growth and development, and I look forward to working with the team to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers.”

Forbidden Planet has 16 retail stores across the UK, as well as shops in Dublin and New York.

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