Maisons du Monde has appointed board chairman John Browett as chief executive officer effective October 27, 2026, while it searches for a new CEO. Marc Ténart is joining the home furnishings retailer as deputy CEO.

Key Takeaways

  • François-Melchior de Polignac steps down as CEO on October 26.
  • Browett will retain the chairmanship while the board continues its CEO search.
  • The leadership team will focus on product availability, customer experience and cost discipline.

Maisons du Monde changes leadership

The board decided on October 26 to add the CEO role to Browett’s existing responsibilities. He will hold both positions until the ongoing search for a new chief executive is completed.

Browett has chaired the board since June 2025 and previously served as CEO of UK home furnishings retailer Dunelm. He and Ténart will work with the executive committee on the group’s priorities.

Retail experience and transformation priorities

Ténart brings more than 30 years of retail experience. He previously led Kingfisher France, served as CEO of Conforama and was chairman and CEO of Lapeyre from 2021 to 2024.

The company said the leadership team will seek to accelerate its ongoing transformation by improving product availability and customer experience, strengthening store and digital performance, maintaining cost discipline and optimizing cash management.

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