Robin Richter, is Rugby’s first Town Centre Manager.

Robin who has been appointed by Rugby Town Centre Partnership will take up his post in the New Year. Rugby Town Centre Partnership comprises: Rugby Borough Council, Clock Towers Shopping Centre, Boots, Marks and Spencer, Stagecoach, the Chamber of Commerce and Warwickshire County Council.

Prior to his appointment, he was Divisional Executive for Somerfield Plc with responsibilities for twenty superstores. He has an extensive background in retailing and hotels and has worked at director level for Forte, Allied Domecq and Stenna. He trained at Henley College, Coventry. He lives locally and is married with two grown up children.

Robin Richter said

"I am looking forward to working in Rugby. It is a very attractive shopping centre. I am confident that we can make shopping in Rugby pleasurable for local people and visitors."

Peter Drabble, Manager of Clock Towers comments,

"The aim of the Partnership, together with the Town Centre Manager is to maximise the potential of the Town Centre. It has excellent features and these should be utilised to their maximum. Retailers consider that we could do more to attract shoppers and visitors to Rugby. We have a great opportunity in a friendly environment, let us work together to be proud of it."