Marks & Spencer confirms a Sky News report that Alex Freudmann is returning to the UK to take up one of the most powerful roles in the British food retailing sector.
A former Tesco executive who has spent more than a decade working for Australian grocery retailers is to become the new head of food at Marks & Spencer .
Britain's best-known retailer confirmed a Sky News report on Monday morning that Alex Freudmann, who worked in buying roles for Tesco until 2009, is to replace Stuart Machin, who was promoted earlier this year to become M&S's chief executive. Mr Freudmann's appointment completes the leadership team at M&S under Mr Machin and his co-CEO, Katie Bickerstaffe.
In a stock exchange announcement confirming the move, M&S said Mr Freudmann would join in November and take a place on the company's executive committee. He arrives from his role as managing director of Dan Murphy's, one of Australia's biggest beer, wine and spirits retailers.Mr Machin said the new head of food - which has been M&S's strongest-performing category for years - would bring"experience and passion".
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