WHSmith Travel signs new boss

WHSmith has appointed David White as chief operating officer of its 220-store travel retail business, following the promotion of Simon Marinker to stores director.

Former PowerHouse commercial director White started on Monday and will report to Marinker. WHSmith is still seeking directors for property and marketing. Two key executive positions on the retail board are being overseen by temporary appointments. Sue Wharton is acting commercial director and Mark McMenemy is interim finance director.