M&S appoints John Lyttle to lead clothing, home and beauty
M&S has appointed John Lyttle as managing director of clothing, home and beauty as it looks to drive the next phase of the division’s transformation.
The former chief executive of Boohoo Group is replacing Richard Price who will be leaving M&S to pursue a portfolio career.
Due to take up his new position on 3 March, Lyttle has also previously worked for nine years as chief operating officer of Primark.
He will spend his first month in stores and the supply chain and will then have a month-long handover with Price who will leave M&S on 30 April.
Never Miss a Retail Update!Stuart Machin, M&S chief executive, said: “Thanks to Richard’s leadership, the clothing, home and beauty business is now on a much stronger footing with improved product.
“Style perceptions have increased consistently and our lead on quality and value has extended, driving growth in sales and market share.
“Richard leaves the business as a long-standing friend of M&S and we wish him the very best.”
He added: “I’m delighted to welcome John to M&S. He brings extensive experience in driving strong volume-based growth and supply chain transformation across store-based and pureplay retailers.
“His down-to-earth leadership style fits with our sleeves rolled up, ‘tell it as it is’ culture, and I know he will be a brilliant colleague to work with.”
M&S has also confirmed that Maddy Evans, director of womenswear, is widening her role to include lingerie in a new position of director of M&S Woman.
Meanwhile, David Brittain will join the business at the end of April to succeed Heidi Woodhouse as director of home and beauty.
Machin said: “I am confident that this team will bring the fresh perspective, energy and drive required to up the pace and scale of change in this next phase of transformation across M&S’s clothing, home and beauty business.”
