John Lewis chair White to stand down

Sharon White

John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White is to leave her post at the famous retailer when her term ends in early 2025.

Her departure would come after a turbulent period for the retailer, which owns grocer Waitrose as well as the John Lewis chain of department stores, and for White, who has drawn controversy for considering changes to the company’s unique partnership model.

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