Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Boots, and when is he expected to take the role?

Alex Baldock, the outgoing CEO of Currys, has been chosen to lead Boots as it prepares for a potential London stock market listing; he is expected to take the helm later in 2026, with an official announcement likely in the spring, according to Sky News citing retail industry sources.

What recent ownership change has occurred at Boots, and how does it relate to the planned IPO?

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners took Boots' parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance private last year in a $10 billion deal, making Boots a standalone entity; this restructuring positions the business for a potential London IPO as soon as 2027, with owners currently working with consultants on a strategy overhaul ahead of the listing, as reported by Reuters.

UK's Boots Taps Outgoing Currys CEO for Top Job Ahead of Possible IPO

May 13, 2026

British pharmacy chain Boots has appointed former Currys CEO Alex Baldock as its new leader ahead of a potential London IPO following a $10 billion buyout by Sycamore Partners.

reuters

2026-05-13

UK's Boots Taps Outgoing Currys CEO for Top Job Ahead of Possible IPO

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