Marks and Spencer announced last week that Vittorio Radice is to become the Executive Director for General Merchandise, responsible for Clothing, Home and store development.

Chief Executive, Roger Holmes said: "The appointment of Vittorio to this new role is absolutely the right choice at the right time. Vittorio is acknowledged as an outstanding retailer with an ability to be bold and to transform our offer to customers, as he has shown with the launch of Marks & Spencer Lifestore."

The Company is also announcing the appointment of Mark McKeon to the newly created Board position of Executive Director of Retail, International and Outlets.