IKEA has announced the appointment of David McCabe as its new country retail manager and chief sustainability officer for the UK and Ireland.

Currently the global fulfilment & core services manager for Ingka Group, leading IKEA’s global fulfilment team, McCabe will step into his new position on 1st July 2026.

McCabe takes over from Peter Jelkeby, who recently transitioned to lead IKEA Germany following a successful period of growth and expansion for the UK and Ireland business.