Confectionery retailer Thorntons has appointed ex-group finance director of Somerfield Mark Robson as its finance director.

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Robson will succeed John Wall who stepped down from the board earlier this year. He will take up the position on 30 November, during which time, Wall will remain for a transition period.


Since 2005 Robson has been finance director of Somerfield, now part of fellow UK retailer The Co-operative Group.


Previous positions include finance director of SFI Holdings Limited, the pub and bar chain, and Claire’s Accessories (UK).


John von Spreckelsen, Thorntons’ chairman, said: “We are delighted that Mark has agreed to join Thorntons. He brings considerable experience of the retail and consumer goods sector and will be a great asset to the team at Thorntons. We look forward to working with him.”

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