REGIONAL retailer Booths has appointed Chris Dee as its new chief executive officer

Dee takes on the pivotal role after 20 years at Booths, joining the business in 1995 as the Wines & Spirits Buyer, becoming Trading Director at Booths in 2009 and Chief Operating Officer in 2012.

Chairman Edwin Booth said: “I have tremendous confidence in Chris Dee to continue to grow and develop the business. He has the vision, and crucially, the ability to share that vision and inspire others to follow him."

Meanwhile Mike Thomson joins the operating board as Estates Director. Mr Booth said: "He brings considerable skill and experience in construction and engineering at a critical time in Booths development."