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Marks and Spencer Group plc: Executives

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The following section provides information on Marks and Spencer Group plc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Marks and Spencer Group plc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Stuart Machin

Director; Chief Executive Officer Executive Board Since: 2022 Age: 56

Mr. Stuart Machin has been the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the company since May 2022. Previously, he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Food Divisions of the company. Previously, he held many senior operational and commercial roles in companies such as Sainsbury’s, British Home Stores, Tesco and ASDA. He also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Coles supermarkets. Mr. Machin was the Chief Executive Officer of Target department stores. Earlier, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of home retailer and manufacturer Steinhoff UK.

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Alison Dolan

Chief Financial Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2025 Age: 57

Ms. Alison Dolan has been the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of the company since January 2025. Previously, she was the Chief Financial Officer at Rightmove plc from 2020 to 2024. She also served as the Chief Strategy Officer at News UK from 2016 to 2020, Prior to this, Ms. Dolan held various senior financial positions at Sky plc including Group Treasurer, Managing Director at Sky Business and Director of Finance from 2002 to 2016.

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Darren Gibson

Chief Technology Officer Senior Management Since: 2026

Mr. Darren Gibson has been the Chief Technology Officer of the company since January 2026. Previously, he was the Fashion, Home, and Beauty Technology Transformation Director of the company.

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Hayley Tatum

Chief People Officer Senior Management Since: 2025

Ms. Hayley Tatum has been the Chief People Officer of the company since october 2025. Previously, she was the Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer at Asda. Prior to this, Ms. Tatum held several operational, store and HR roles at Tesco.

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Gillian Anderson

Chief Compliments Officer Senior Management Since: 2026

Ms. Gillian Anderson has been the Chief Compliments Officer of the company since March 2026.

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