Ann Summers chief executive Maria Hollins has been recognised as part of Retail Week magazine’s Retail 100 list, which showcases the most influential people in the retail industry who are driving forward change.
Hollins is featured in the Strategist category. An Ann Summers representative explained on LinkedIn that the recognition is: “…for her amazing ability to make bold decisions and lead with intention in a fast-moving and often challenging, landscape. Her leadership has helped shape not just our business, but the wider industry conversation around the future of retail.”
Hollins joined Ann Summers in 2018 as a commercial consultant, becoming joint managing director in 2019, sole managing director in 2022 and chief executive in 2023. The Retail 100 list celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025 and Maria Hollins is one of just 28 women featured on the list.
