Marks and Spencer Group Appoints Alison Dolan As Chief Financial Officer
May 30, 2024•about 1 year ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Marks and Spencer Group
Description
Marks and Spencer Group has appointed Alison Dolan as its new chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Jeremy Townsend. Dolan previously served as the chief financial officer at real estate firm Rightmove and has experience working for companies including News UK and Sky. She expressed excitement about joining M&S at a pivotal time for the business, emphasizing the significant opportunities ahead.
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