Robert Swannell

Robert Swannell, CBE
Born Robert William Ashburnham Swannell
November 1950 (age 67)
Nationality British
Occupation Chairman, Marks & Spencer
Title 2011-17
Successor Archie Norman
Board member of Marks & Spencer

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

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. 1 2 "Robert William Ashburnham SWANNELL - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  2. 1 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 Dec 2017.
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