Three years on, Laury’s ebullience has given way to excuses, and she finds herself fighting for survival. Kingfisher CEO Veronique Laury is fighting for survival . Two years into a five year plan , there is no sign of the expected 73 % profit increase . Sales at B&Q and Castorama are in decline , profit is stagnating and her push to consolidate procurement operations is burning cash . Senior managers have headed for the exit and Laury has been criticised for vocalising the difficulties of delivering her plan . Market conditions are causing the self - inflicted problems , while Laury maintains the strategy is bearing fruit . Its success will determine her future and potentially the future of Kingfisher according to The Sunday Times .
Kingfisher CEO Veronique Laury is fighting for survival . Two years into a five year plan , there is no sign of the expected 73 % profit increase . Sales at B&Q and Castorama are in decline , profit is stagnating and her push to consolidate procurement operations is burning cash . Senior managers have headed for the exit and Laury has been criticised for vocalising the difficulties of delivering her plan . Market conditions are causing the self - inflicted problems , while Laury maintains the strategy is bearing fruit . Its success will determine her future and potentially the future of Kingfisher according to The Sunday Times .