Gordon Cruikshanks
Managing Director of Lidl Northern Ireland
Lidl

Local Impact, Global Scale: Where Will Lidl Take You?

Gordon Cruikshanks is the Managing Director of Lidl Northern Ireland and has been with Lidl since 2005, having previously served as sales operations director, overseeing the growth and operations of 44 stores and a team of more than 1,500 employees across the region. Throughout his nearly 20-year career, Gordon has held a series of senior roles, including sales operations manager, regional property manager, and sales operations director, both in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Gordon holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Queen's University Belfast and a certification in the IITD Training Skills Programme from the Learning and Development Institute.

About Lidl

Lidl entered the Northern Irish market in 1999, opening its very first store in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. Today, that has grown to 44 stores, a major distribution hub, and over 1,500 team members across the region. This year, Lidl announced plans to invest £500 million to upgrade current stores and open new ones, aiming for more than 60 locations by 2032. Every time a new £8 million store opens, it creates 30 permanent jobs, supports over 150 construction roles, and pays out £1 million in local wages each year. Beyond helping families save money on their food shopping, Lidl is committed to giving back to local communities, including donating £500,000 and volunteering time to support Age NI’s vital work with older people.