UK retailer Marks and Spencer has promoted John Dixon to its board as executive director of food.

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Previously director of food, Dixon will take up the post with immediate effect, the company said today (9 September).


Dixon joined M&S in 1986 as a store management trainee. Since then he has worked across the company in a variety of senior roles. Prior to becoming director of food, John was director of home and M&S Direct.


Sir Stuart Rose, M&S executive chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome John to the board. Since becoming director of food, John and his team have greatly improved our food business, changed perceptions of our value, and introduced a host of hugely popular innovations.”

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