Why B&Q
Behind every rescued DIY disaster and every ambitious household project, we're there. Holding it all together. Making it all happen. From all walks of life, with all kinds of skills, it's our differences that unify us. And our ambition that drives us. We're the people who can, who will and who do. Who work as one, for everyone.
Our
people
pillars
Make a meaningful difference
We’re making a difference to customers and communities alike. It’s a fantastic feeling to be a part of this team – rolling up your sleeves and helping people build a home they love.
Be valued for who you are
Whatever it is that matters most to you – whether that’s career, family, or a balance of the two – we’ll strive to give you the support you need.
Feel proud to work for a trusted brand
There’s a great pride in working for a market leading brand that helps people create a home. You’ll find big ambitions for the future here and a clear path to get there.
Join a genuinely decent business
Filled with friendly, caring, truly decent people, we’re a team that always seeks to do right by one another. Simply put, you’ll enjoy being here.
Belong
at B&Q
Belonging
Here at B&Q, we want belonging at work to feel as normal as belonging in your own home. So, with careful understanding and true-to-life storytelling, we’ve shown that no matter who you are, or what you have going on in your life, B&Q will always be there if and when it’s needed.
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Making a real
difference
Sustainability
Since publishing our first timber policy in 1991, we’ve been working to become a more responsible retailer – and to help our customers enjoy better, more sustainable homes.
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1
%
of wood, paper and cardboard in our products is responsibly sourced.
0.10
bn
in sales of sustainable home products, making up 37% of total sales.
%
reduction in direct emissions compared to 2016/17.
Improving
the world
around us
Community
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Our community strategy focuses on supporting this ambition and helping those most in need of our help.
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History
of B&Q
B&Q in the 60s
Block and Quayle opened their first store in Portswood Road, Southampton in 1969 in a disused cinema. The name was shortened to B&Q.
B&Q in the 70s
B&Q grew to meet demand for homes that reflected groovy new tastes, reaching 26 stores by the end of the decade.
B&Q in the 80s
Everything grew in the 80s: hair, shoulder pads, B&Q’s product range and B&Q’s stores. We bought DIY chain Dodge City and became part of the Kingfisher Group.
B&Q in the 90s
We merged with France's leading DIY retailer, Castorama, to become the largest DIY retailer in Europe, and began opening for business on Sundays.
B&Q in the 2000s
We launched www.diy.com so that customers could buy bricks (and more) with just a few clicks. With environmental responsibility in mind, we developed our sustainability programme, One Planet Home.
2010 & beyond
The way customers shop, use their homes and live their lives continues to evolve, and we continue to bring customers brilliant solutions that are innovative and sustainable.
Board
members
Graham Bell
Graham has been Chief Executive at B&Q since 2018. He’s been a member of Kingfisher’s leadership team for over 20 years, having joined B&Q then moving to Screwfix, where he was CEO before returning to B&Q. In his earlier career, Graham held leadership positions at Wickes, Texas Homecare and Asda. He’s passionate about creating a can-do culture across the business and leading the way as a responsible business.
Paddy Earnshaw
Paddy is B&Q’s Retail, Property and Technology Director. He was previously CMO at House of Fraser. Throughout his career, Paddy’s held leadership positions at businesses driving B2C and B2B growth across e-commerce, marketplace, marketing, data and loyalty. He’s passionate about customer experience and believes there’s always room for improvement.
Andy Moat
Andy has been B&Q People Director since 2018 having previously been director of HR at our sister company Screwfix. Andy was previously at B&Q until (date) and has held leadership positions at Leading-Edge and Wagamama. Andy is passionate about connecting business performance with leadership, teams, and colleagues.
Amelie Gallichan-Todd
Amélie has been B&Q’s Supply and Logistics Director since 2022. Amélie has over 20 years’ experience in the consumer goods industry, having previously held leadership roles at L’Oreal, Reckitt, and Kingfisher both in France and the UK. Amélie is passionate about driving gender equality and is the Board lead for Inclusivity.
Paul White
Paul is Commercial Director for B&Q, holding both advisory and executive board positions. In addition, he chairs B&Q’s Responsible Business Committee and has direct accountability for the delivery of the Carbon Net Zero initiatives. Paul fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusion, valuing diversity and creativity from the people he works with.
Geoff Bryant
Geoff is B&Q’s Finance Director, a position he has held since 2019. He was previously Director of Business Performance. Geoff has been a part of the B&Q family for 18 years, with a period at Kingfisher, before returning to B&Q where he’s been in leadership roles for the last 10 years. Geoff leads the Finance, Legal and Strategy teams, encouraging strong partnering relationships that deliver great performance outcomes for B&Q.
