Monsoon Accessorize has appointed Matt Hudson as managing director of its Monsoon fashion chain.

The news follows the privatisation of Monsoon Accessorize last year and a subsequent review of the corporate structure.

Hudson joins from Marks & Spencer, where he was trading director for womenswear, lingerie and girlswear. He was responsible for merchandising, buying and marketing.

Monsoon is also seeking a managing director for its Accessorize brand. In a statement, Monsoon said the Accessorize role was ā€œa new appointment, which will consolidate the management structure and emphasise the direction and separate identity of our two very strong brandsā€.

Along with chief commercial officer Steve Back, the two managing directors will form the executive team that will lead strategy at the retailer.