Hughes will head a 15-strong online content and display team within the retailer's marketing department in what is a newly-expanded role.

Before joining Amazon, Hughes worked for wholesaler EUK in a variety of commercial roles and also for high street retailer MVC.

Hughes says, "I learned much during my time at Amazon and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working with such a talented and dedicated group of people. However, the exciting opportunity presented by HMV to help further develop its ...