As M&S resets its international business, it has strengthened its global leadership team with three new senior appointments.
Manish Kapoor joins from Pepe Jeans as the new managing director for M&S India; Victoria Jones, formerly from Clarks, steps into the role as commercial director, international, and Richard Davies has been promoted to international partnerships director – he was previously head of category for brands at M&S.
All three will report to Mark Lemming – managing director, international, who was appointed last year as M&S announced a reset of priorities for its International business under fresh leadership.
Mark’s remit is to reset the International business, building strong foundations for future growth through capital light partnerships and a multi-platform online business. Over time, the reset will enable greater opportunity to leverage the strength and knowledge of the M&S UK business and trusted brand to increase global reach.
Building a strong leadership team with global experience is an important element of the reset and future growth plan.
Lemming commented: “The reset of our international business is focussed on taking the right time and actions to build strong foundations for sustainable growth. Building an experienced global leadership team is an essential element of this plan and Manish, Victoria and Richard will play important roles, bringing fresh perspectives on our International reset and future growth strategy.
“As we continue to progress with our strategy, I remain confident in the medium and long term opportunity for M&S to drive global growth.”
Manish will join the M&S international leadership team in April. Victoria and Richard are already in post.
