Alquemie Group
Stephen Poole currently serves as Head of Retail for AG LEGO® Certified Stores and Licensed Brands at Alquemie Group, a position held since October 2022. In this role, Stephen leads the retail operations team for Alquemie Group's licensed brands portfolio, which encompasses National Geographic lifestyle apparel and AG LEGO® Certified Stores. Collaboration with the Walt Disney Company and the LEGO® Group is a key aspect of this role, ensuring brand ambassadors deliver exceptional shopping experiences while fulfilling brand visions. Prior to this, Stephen held various positions at AG LEGO® Certified Stores from September 2019 to October 2022, including Retail Operations Manager, Area Manager, Dual-Store Manager, and Store Manager.
Alquemie Group
Alquemie Group is a retail brands investment and growth platform, founded by Executive Chairman Richard Facioni. Our unique operating model leverages our collective expertise and shared services to accelerate the growth potential of our business and to create a leading portfolio of globally recognised brands. The Alquemie portfolio currently includes LEGO® Certified Stores, Ginger & Smart, SurfStitch and Pumpkin Patch, with a pipeline of additional investments planned.