Nigel Oddy is the CEO of ILG, bringing over 45 years of extensive retail experience. He has led major UK retailers like House of Fraser, New Look, Matalan and The Range, significantly impacting the industry. Nigel has spent 15 years at ‘C suite’ level, showcasing a strong track record in diverse environments, including PLCs, private companies and PE-backed businesses.

Under his leadership, these companies have seen substantial transformations, enhancing profitability, operational efficiency and strategic positioning. Known for his dynamic, adaptable and resourceful leadership style, Nigel excels in motivating teams and implementing strategies with precision, often exceeding organisational goals.

His international experience and robust management skills continue to drive ILG forward, reinforcing its leadership in the golf retail sector and setting industry benchmarks.

A fellow of the ICAEW, Simon had 19 years’ experience of corporate restructuring before joining ILG in 2019. He has since been instrumental in driving accelerated growth across the group.

After 10 years with KPMG LLP, he set up his own company in 2009, targeting owner managed and PE-backed businesses. He received instructions from financial institutions and was engaged by companies to undertake interim roles including Financial Director, developing turnaround strategies and sustainable recovery plans.

As CFO of ILG, Simon is responsible for all the group’s financial functions, operational and financial strategies, assessment of organic and acquisition expansion opportunities, governance and risk management.

Elaine oversees Retail, Operations, Warehouse, Customer Services, Property, and People Teams at ILG. With 38 years in retail, Elaine’s leadership at the M&S franchise in Greece and senior roles at New Look and ASDA have infused ILG with a wealth of operational excellence. An advocate for inclusivity, she has earned the Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Leadership Award, reflecting her commitment to enriching the workplace and customer experiences.

Scott has been leading and innovating customer-centric strategies in the fashion industry for 17 years. Starting at Uniqlo, he then worked at Arcadia Group, OFFICE and Ted Baker. In 2016 he became Selfridges’ Head of CRM and Loyalty, handling numerous transformation projects as well as the transition to GDPR.

After working as Customer Director for luxury brand Lane Crawford, leading strategic initiatives in Hong Kong and mainland China, Scott joined American Golf in 2021, overseeing all aspects of the customer journey to drive satisfaction and retention. His next challenge is using his mastery of Big Data, analytic skill and creativity to develop our forthcoming CRM and loyalty programme.

Stuart started his retail career on the shop floor, quickly advancing to management roles. He has worked mainly in the sport/lifestyle and fashion sectors and held executive positions at JJB, Sports Direct, Newcastle United and Sunderland FC. He joined American Golf in 2018.

His principal passion is for the commercial side of retail, including buying and merchandising, ecommerce, trading, wholesale and licencing. Stuart has extensive experience developing brands from concept to market leadership and for transforming customer insights into action.

Stuart’s current responsibilities are to drive commercial growth across the International Leisure Group, particularly its own brand portfolio including Golfino, Stromberg, Benross and Rife.