M&S appoints Tesco.com and Tesco Direct CEO Laura Wade-Gery as executive director of multi-channel e-commerce, hopes she will expand online channel

Kendall Sinclair

Kendall Sinclair

LONDON , February 8, 2011 (press release) – Marks and Spencer Group plc today announces the appointment to its Board of Laura Wade-Gery as Executive Director, Multi-channel E-commerce.

Laura joins from Tesco where she is currently Chief Executive Officer of Tesco.com and Tesco Direct. She has served as a Non-Executive Director of Trinity Mirror plc since 2006. Laura will take up her appointment at a time and on terms to be confirmed.

Marc Bolland, M&S Chief Executive said: “I am delighted that Laura is joining the Executive Team. Her appointment is in line with the plans we announced last November to grow our multi-channel e-commerce business both in the UK and internationally. Laura brings a wealth of relevant experience to M&S and we are all very much looking forward to working with her.”

Robert Swannell, M&S Chairman, said: “On behalf of everyone at M&S I would like to welcome Laura to her new role. She will be a real asset to the Board debate and the development of our online channel.”

Laura Wade-Gery said: “I am really looking forward to joining the team. M&S is an iconic brand, and has huge potential to develop a multi-channel offering for its customers”

* All content is copyrighted by Industry Intelligence, or the original respective author or source. You may not recirculate, redistrubte or publish the analysis and presentation included in the service without Industry Intelligence's prior written consent. Please review our terms of use.

Share:

About Us

We deliver market news & information relevant to your business.

We monitor all your market drivers.

We aggregate, curate, filter and map your specific needs.

We deliver the right information to the right person at the right time.

Our Contacts

1990 S Bundy Dr. Suite #380,
Los Angeles, CA 90025

+1 (310) 553 0008

About Cookies On This Site

We collect data, including through use of cookies and similar technology ("cookies") that enchance the online experience. By clicking "I agree", you agree to our cookies, agree to bound by our Terms of Use, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. For more information on our data practices and how to exercise your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.