Marks & Spencer names David Surdeau as interim CFO

Marks & Spencer has appointed David Surdeau as interim chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Humphrey Singer who exited the British retailer on 31 December.

Surdeau will begin his new role on 7 January and will report to group CEO Steve Rowe.

Surdeau previously worked for 16 years at Marks & Spencer rival Tesco, most recently as group planning, treasury and tax director, before leaving in 2015.

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