Robert Swannell


Robert William Ashburnham Swannell is a British businessman and former banker, and the chairman of Marks & Spencer from 2011 until September 2017.

Early life

Swannell was born in November 1950.

Career

Swannell worked in investment banking for 33 years with Schroders and Citigroup.
He has been the chairman of Marks & Spencer since January 2011. In September 2017, he was succeeded by Archie Norman.
He was recognised in the 2018 New Year's Honours List where he was made a CBE.

Personal life

Swannell lives in England.