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Stuart Machin, CEO of Marks & Spencer

Who is the CEO of Marks & Spencer in 2026?

Stuart Machin is the Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer. Stuart has held the CEO seat since May 2022, and was previously Chief Executive Officer at Steinhoff UK.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
4 years
CEO since May 2022
Career span
39 years
First recorded role September 1987
Summary
  • Before Marks & Spencer, Stuart Machin was Chief Executive Officer at Steinhoff UK from August 2017 to March 2018.
  • Stuart Machin sits on the board of Ocado Retail.
  • Stuart Machin was RETAIL Executive / CEO / COO. at Wesfarmers from August 2008 to April 2016.

Current company

Marks & Spencer

Marks & Spencer is a British retailer.

retailHeadquartered in LondonFounded 1884Listed on the London Stock Exchange

Source: Wikipedia

Career timeline

Stuart Machin has been CEO of Marks & Spencer since May 2022. Before Marks & Spencer, Stuart was Chief Executive Officer at Steinhoff UK from August 2017 until March 2018.

Career

  1. Marks and Spencer2022 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. Ocado Retail2019 to present
    • Non Executive Board Director
  3. Steinhoff UK2017 to 2018
    • Chief Executive Officer
  4. Wesfarmers2008 to 2016
    • RETAIL Executive / CEO / COO.
  5. Target Australia2013 to 2016
    • Managing Director / CEO
  6. Aboriginal Employment Strategy ltd2011 to 2013
    • Non Executive Board Director
  7. Asda2005 to 2008
    • Operations Director (SVP)
  8. Tesco2003 to 2005
    • Operations Director, Fresh Foods
  9. Sainsbury's1987 to 2003
    • Retail Operations Director

Sources: LinkedIn profile

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Leadership team at Marks & Spencer

Stuart Machin leads a leadership team of 8 published executives.

Most senior 5 of 8

NameTitleIn seat since
Stuart MachinChief Executive OfficerMay 2022
Alison DolanChief Financial OfficerNot stated
Nick FollandGeneral Counsel & Company SecretaryNot stated
Hayley TatumChief People OfficerNot stated
Sacha BerendjiOperations DirectorNot stated

Sources: M&S leadership page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Marks & Spencer?

Stuart Machin is the Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer. Stuart has held the CEO seat since May 2022, and was previously Chief Executive Officer at Steinhoff UK.

When did Stuart Machin become CEO of Marks & Spencer?

Stuart Machin has been CEO of Marks & Spencer since May 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Stuart Machin do before Marks & Spencer?

Stuart Machin was Chief Executive Officer at Steinhoff UK from August 2017 until March 2018, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Stuart Machin been CEO of Marks & Spencer?

Stuart Machin has been CEO of Marks & Spencer for 4 years, since May 2022.

Who else leads Marks & Spencer?

Alison Dolan (Chief Financial Officer), Nick Folland (General Counsel & Company Secretary), Hayley Tatum (Chief People Officer), Sacha Berendji (Operations Director), and 3 more. Source: M&S leadership page.

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Methodology

The seat holder is identified in Unify's professional profile dataset, then confirmed against the company's published leadership page, its SEC filings, and Wikipedia before publication. Career and education rows carry the public document they were taken from. Leadership team membership follows the company's own leadership page; in-seat dates come from filings where available and otherwise from the profile record. Company figures are read from the Unify headcount page for the same company and are profile coverage measures, never company-reported workforce totals. The employee preview lists vice president and senior vice president level profiles by department. No personal contact details are published.

Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Marks & Spencer. Last verified: September 24, 2026.