Robert Swannell

Robert William Ashburnham Swannell CBE (born November 1950) is a British businessman and former banker, and the chairman of Marks & Spencer from 2011 until September 2017.

Robert Swannell
Born
Robert William Ashburnham Swannell

November 1950 (age 70)
NationalityBritish
OccupationChairman, Marks & Spencer
Title2011-17
SuccessorArchie Norman
Board member ofMarks & Spencer

Early life

Swannell was born in November 1950.[1]

Career

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

Swannell lives in England.[1]

References

  1. "Robert William Ashburnham SWANNELL - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  2. "Robert Swannell". Corporate.marksandspencer.com. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. Zoe Wood. "M&S appoints Archie Norman as new chairman | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  4. Alan Tovey. "Retail Power Couple Recognised Achievements in New Years Honours | Business". The Telegraph. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
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