Robert Swannell | |
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Born | Robert William Ashburnham Swannell November 1950 (age 73) |
Nationality | British |
Title | Former chairman, Marks & Spencer |
Term | 2011-17 |
Successor | Archie Norman |
Board member of | Marks & Spencer |
Robert William Ashburnham Swannell CBE (born November 1950).[1] is a British businessman and former banker, and the chairman of Marks & Spencer from 2011 until September 2017.
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]
Swannell lives in England.[1]