Former Boohoo chief executive John Lyttle is to join Marks & Spencer to lead its clothing and home division.
Lyttle, a former Primark executive, succeeds Richard Price as managing director of clothing, home and beauty at the start of next month. Price, who has held the role since 2020, will leave at the end of April following a handover.
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin said: “Thanks to Richard’s leadership, the clothing, home and beauty business is now on a much stronger footing with improved product. Style perceptions have increased consistently and our lead on quality and value has extended, driving growth in sales and market share. Richard leaves the business as a long-standing friend of M&S and we wish him the very best.
“That said, there remains much to do and so much opportunity in this next phase of our plan to reshape M&S for future growth. Changes underway to embed strategic sourcing partnerships, a modern planning platform and an efficient logistics network are nascent and there is lots to do to develop a truly omnichannel clothing, home and beauty business.
“I’m delighted to welcome John to M&S. He brings extensive experience in driving strong volume-based growth and supply chain transformation across store-based and pureplay retailers. His down-to-earth leadership style fits with our sleeves rolled up, ‘tell it as it is’ culture, and I know he will be a brilliant colleague to work with.”
In other changes to M&S’ top clothing, home and beauty team, Maddy Evans, director of womenswear, will take on a broader role including lingerie, becoming director of M&S Woman.
David Brittain will be joining M&S as director of home and beauty at the end of April from Amazon, where he is business development director of Amazon Fashion, Europe. Heidi Woodhouse, director of home, furniture and beauty, is also leaving.
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