James Daly
About James Daly
James Daly is a Regional Installations Manager at Wickes, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in various managerial roles within the retail and home improvement sectors, including positions at Home Retail Group PLC and Homebase.
Current Role at Wickes
James Daly has served as the Regional Installations Manager at Wickes since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing installation operations within the region. His position requires effective management of installation teams and ensuring that projects meet company standards and customer expectations.
Previous Experience at Home Retail Group PLC
Before joining Wickes, James Daly worked at Home Retail Group PLC for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. He held two key positions during his tenure: Investment Implementation Manager and Specification & Standards Manager. These roles involved field-based responsibilities, focusing on investment strategies and maintaining product specifications.
Career Background in Retail Management
James Daly's career in retail management began at Homebase, where he worked as Warehouse Manager from 1999 to 2001. He then transitioned to Wyevale Garden Centres as Department Manager from 2001 to 2003. Following this, he returned to Homebase Bunnings as Showroom Installation Manager from 2015 to 2017, further enhancing his expertise in installations and management.
Educational Background
James Daly studied at Queensbury Upper School from 1993 to 1999. He completed his GCSEs with subjects including Business Studies, Design Technology, English, Geography, Maths, and Science. He then pursued A-Levels in Media Studies and Design Technology, completing this phase of his education in 1999.