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B&Q owner Kingfisher names Sebastian Gundel to succeed Thierry Garnier as chief executive

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First reported on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 04:18 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 04:20 EDT

Summary

B&Q owner Kingfisher has named a European DIY chain boss, Sebastian Gundel, as its incoming chief executive, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Tuesday 13 October. Sebastian Gundel will take over the top job on 1 February, replacing chief executive Thierry Garnier.

Latest: Kingfisher named Sebastian Gundel, a European DIY chain boss, as its incoming chief executive, to take over the top job from Thierry Garnier on 1 February.

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How it unfolded

  1. Tuesday 13 October

    Kingfisher named Sebastian Gundel, a European DIY chain boss, as its incoming chief executive, to take over the top job from Thierry Garnier on 1 February.