Tag: Marks and Spencer

Dunelm appoints Katharine Poulter as a non-executive director
Poulter, formerly chief executive of Laura Ashley, will join the board of the homewares group with immediate effect.

Vertu Motors appoints Amanda Cox as a non-executive director
Dunelm’s chief people officer and stores director joins the board of the UK car retailer today as an independent NED.

On the Beach appoints Victoria Self to the board
Self will become an independent non-executive director of the UK online beach holiday retailer in February 2025.

Helena Feltham joins Hostmore as NED
She will become an independent non-executive director of the hospitality company after its annual general meeting this week.

Cheryl Potter joins M&S as a NED
The former Permira senior executive will become a non-executive director of the Marks and Spencer Group with effect from 1 March 2023.

Reckitt appoints NED
Tamara Ingram OBE will join the consumer goods multinational as a non-executive director, with effect from February next year.

Board moves: Tamara Ingram to chair new M&S ESG committee
M&S has announced the creation of an ESG board sub-committee, alongside plans to re-launch its Plan A sustainability programme.

Board moves at Marks & Spencer; Huntsworth; and RBS
Justin King rejoins Marks & Spencer; David Lowden shifts roles following Huntsworth chairmanship; and RBS promotes Katie Murray to CFO.

Dixons Carphone CFO to join M&S as retailer steps up transformation plan
Humphrey Singer is to bring his digital know-how and transformation experience to Marks & Spencer, as the retailer looks to reduce its reliance on physical stores.

A leading role for the future: Robert Swannell, M&S
As Robert Swannell departs Marks & Spencer as chairman, he tells Board Agenda that he is optimistic about the role of M&S and wider business in a more sustainable, engaged and happy society.