Marks & Spencer Group PLC Directorate Change (2086W)
22 Aprile 2021 - 10:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 2086W
Marks & Spencer Group PLC
22 April 2021
Marks and Spencer Group PLC
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARKS AND SPENCER APPOINTS FMCG LEADER TO THE BOARD
Marks and Spencer Group plc ("M&S") announces today that
Fiona Dawson, currently Global President of Mars Food, will be
joining the board as a Non-Executive Director from 25 May 2021.
Fiona is part of the Mars Incorporated Leadership Team, with
global annual revenues of over $40billion. Fiona has had a
spectacular career at Mars, rising from the Graduate Trainee scheme
to one of the top roles in the company. Her leadership roles have
included President of Global Retail and Mars Chocolate UK and
European Marketing Vice President. Fiona also has a strong track
record in sustainability, health and wellbeing, particularly
women's entrepreneurship and human rights.
Archie Norman, M&S Chairman said: "We operate a highly
engaged board committed to the transformation of M&S, one of
the UK's most loved brands, and Fiona is another very strong
addition to our team. She comes from the Mars school of management
and the culture and commercial dynamism that goes with that. She
has turned around businesses, run and built factories and
understands what is required to drive change. As a former President
of the IGD, and through leading a major supplier, she knows the UK
and global food retail industry better than anyone. She has
operated at the cutting edge of consumer marketing and her
background is in growing iconic, heritage brands.
"As a business leader Fiona has been a trail blazer as the first
ever female General Manager at Mars UK, helping steer not just Mars
but also the broader food industry through challenging health and
regulatory issues. Fiona has epitomised the Mars culture of driving
growth with a strong moral compass. Her focus on coupling societal
change with performance, underpinned by a strong corporate culture,
make her a superb fit for Marks & Spencer."
Fiona's appointment follows on from the arrival as a
non-executive director of Evelyn Bourke, former CEO of BUPA,
earlier this year.
Fiona will join the Nomination Committee at the same time as
joining the board. M&S confirms that there is no further
information required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13
of the UK Listing Rules.
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For more information, please call:
M&S Corporate PR 0208 718 1919
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Fiona joined the Mars Graduate Scheme in 1988, rising through
various management and leadership positions, to her current role as
Global President of Mars Food in January 2019. She will continue as
Non-Executive Director for Lego Group Board, a position she has
held since September 2020, along with her additional current
advisory roles as follows:
-- 2021 - Present: The Social Mobility Foundation, Board of Trustee
-- 2019 - Present: Women's Business Council Chair
-- 2019 - Present: The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, Trustee
-- 2018 - Present: Trinity College Dublin Business School, Advisory Board member
Previous advisory roles include:
-- 2017 - 2019: UK Department of Education, Advisor
-- 2014 - 2016: UK Department of International Development, Economic Advisor
-- 2012 - 2014: IGD President
-- 2010 - 2012: IGD Vice President
-- 2010 - 2013: Department of Health Responsibility Deal, Steering group member
-- 2010 - 2020: Reading Blue Coat School, Governor
-- 2007 - 2012: Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Vice President
responsible for launching the Industry's Five-Fold ambition for the
Environment
Education and Awards:
-- 1984 - 1988: BBS Hons Trinity College Dublin
-- 2018: Ultimate Irish Marketing Champion - awarded for
excellence in Business Results over the last 25 years
-- 2017: The All-Ireland Marketing Champion
-- 2016: Irish Businesswoman of the Year (Overseas) 2016
-- 2013: Winner of UK "The Grocers Cup" for Business excellence
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