British Airways CEO Sean Doyle to join M&S board as non-executive

Published 12/11/2025, 10:06
British Airways CEO Sean Doyle to join M&S board as non-executive

LONDON - Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) announced on Wednesday that Sean Doyle, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of British Airways, will join its Board as a Non-Executive Director effective December 1, 2025.

Doyle will serve on the Audit & Risk and Nomination Committees upon joining the board. The appointment comes as part of M&S's broader initiative to refresh its leadership as the company moves forward with its "Reshaping for Growth" strategy.

The retail group also confirmed that Roger Burnley, former CEO of Asda, will join the board on the same date, while current Chair Archie Norman will have his tenure extended.

"We are delighted to have one of the UK's leading serving Chief Executive's join our board," Norman stated in the press release. "M&S is the most public of public companies, and Sean will bring great leadership and strong operating skills to M&S as we prepare for the next phase of reshaping."

Doyle, who currently serves on the management committee of British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group, also holds positions on the Government's Aviation Futures Forum and as Vice Chair of BritishAmerican Business.

"Being the CEO of Britain's flag carrier is a very special job, as you are the custodian of a brand which is part of the fabric of the country," Doyle said. "Not many brands can equal that, but M&S certainly can."

The company confirmed there is no further information required to be disclosed in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.8(R).

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