M&S names new Non-Executive Director

Marks & Spencer has announced that former O2 CEO Ronan Dunne will join its board as a Non-Executive Director, effective from 1 August 2022.

Dunne is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Six Nations Rugby. Prior to this, he held CEO roles at Verizon Consumer Group and Telefónica UK (O2).

He has also previously served on the boards of Guardian Media Group, AVG Technologies, Tesco Mobile and Manx Telecom.

Ronan will join the Audit and Nomination Committees at the same time as joining the board.

Archie Norman, M&S Chairman, said: “I am delighted to welcome Ronan to our board. He is a very strong commercial leader with enormous international experience in the digital telecoms industry, has led businesses through technological and people transformation, and has great financial expertise. He will add relevant expertise and fit in with our ‘engaged Board’ governance style."

The announcement follows the recent launch of Marks & Spencer's first sustainability-focused innovation challenge, with the retailer looking to work with tech-focused partners as it aims to achieve its net zero by 2040 goal.