M&S
Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced a series of changes to simplify its management structure.
Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne became executive director of customer, marketing and M&S.com.
Helen Weir, chief finance officer, assumed responsibility for strategy implementation. Meanwhile, Laura Wade-Gery will remain on maternity leave until September.
M&S has also established a new operating committee that would be accountable for the day-to-day running of the business as well as for the development and execution of strategy.
Steve Rowe, M&S ceo said: “On my first day as ceo, I committed to putting M&S customers at the heart of everything we do. These changes reflect this; a simpler management structure with a smaller, more focused team running M&S will lead to more efficient decision making and move us closer to our customers.
“The new operating committee will be working together to improve M&S, starting with fixing our Clothing & Home offer for our customers, our employees and our shareholders.”