Dobbies Garden Centres has announced that its CFO, Jonathan Wass, will step down from his role on 12 November 2025.

Jonathan has been with Dobbies for almost two years, supporting the business through its Restructuring Plan and guiding the business through growth this year. Having made the decision to step down a number of months ago to spend less time away from home, Jonathan agreed to continue in his role until his successor was appointed.

Dobbies has appointed Pete Templeton (pictured above) as the new CFO, further building on the senior retail experience within the Executive Team.

Pete is an experienced retail CFO, joining Dobbies from Boohoo Group plc where he worked for over a decade and was most recently Group Finance Director. Having also worked at Manchester Airport Group, Clearwater and PwC. He brings excellent commercial and retail experience aligning closely with Dobbies’ strategy and growth ambitions.

Pete said: “I’m delighted to be joining Dobbies at such an exciting time. With a strong foundation and growth plans, I’m looking forward to working with the team to deliver Dobbies’ strategy plan. I look forward to meeting our colleagues, customers and partners in the weeks ahead.”

David Robinson, CEO of Dobbies, said: “Pete brings a wealth of senior retail and financial expertise that will complement our existing Executive Team. We’ve had strong growth in the year-to-date, delivering positive results through our strategy plan, and Pete will play a key role in driving momentum into 2026 and beyond.”

David adds: “We’d like to thank Jonathan for his hard work and commitment during his time at Dobbies. He’s had a pivotal role to play in the growth of the business this year and we wish him all the best for the future.”