Robert Swannell
Robert Swannell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert William Ashburnham Swannell November 1950 (age 73) |
| Nationality | British |
| Title | Former chairman, Marks & Spencer |
| Term | 2011-17 |
| Successor | Archie Norman |
| Board member of | Marks & Spencer |
Robert William Ashburnham Swannell CBE (born November 1950).[1] is a British businessman and former banker, and the chairman of Marks & Spencer from 2011 until September 2017.
Career[edit]
Swannell worked in investment banking for 33 years with Schroders and Citigroup.[2]
He has been the chairman of Marks & Spencer since January 2011.[2] In September 2017, he was succeeded by Archie Norman.[3]
He was recognised in the 2018 New Year's Honours List where he was made a CBE.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Swannell lives in England.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Robert William Ashburnham SWANNELL - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Robert Swannell". Corporate.marksandspencer.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ Zoe Wood. "M&S appoints Archie Norman as new chairman | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
- ^ Alan Tovey. "Retail Power Couple Recognised Achievements in New Years Honours | Business". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 December 2017.